Name | S-(-)-1,2-Epoxypropane |
Synonyms | 2-Methyloxirane (S)-Methyloxirane (S)-PROPYLENE OXIDE (s)-2-methyloxirane (2S)-2-methyloxirane (S)-(-)-METHYLOXIRANE (s)-(-)-propyleneoxid S-(-)-1,2-Epoxypropane (S)-(-)-Propylene oxide (S)-(-)-PROPYLENE OXIDE (S)-(-)-1,2-EPOXYPROPANE (S)-(-)-1,2-PROPYLENE OXIDE |
CAS | 16088-62-3 |
EINECS | 240-241-0 |
InChI | InChI=1/C3H6O/c1-3-2-4-3/h3H,2H2,1H3/t3-/m0/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C3H6O |
Molar Mass | 58.08 |
Density | 0.829g/mLat 20°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -111.9°C |
Boling Point | 33-34°C(lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | -14 º (neat) |
Flash Point | −35°F |
Water Solubility | 40 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
Vapor Presure | 8.59 psi ( 20 °C) |
Vapor Density | 2 (vs air) |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Merck | 14,7856 |
BRN | 79765 |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Explosive Limit | 37% |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.366(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid. |
Risk Codes | R45 - May cause cancer R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R46 - May cause heritable genetic damage R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R12 - Extremely Flammable |
Safety Description | S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | UN 1280 3/PG 1 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | UJ2651000 |
HS Code | 29102000 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | I |
LogP | 0.03-0.085 |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
Use | chiral drug synthesis. |
autoignition temperature | 1378 ° F. |