| Formula / Notation | C3H6 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 115-07-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 42.08 |
| Melting Point | -301.4 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | -53.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.609 at -52.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | 44.6 mL/100 mL (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Propylene is a colorless gas with a faint petroleum like odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its own vapor pressure. For transportation it may be stenched. Contact with the liquid can caus... |
| Also Known As | prop-1-ene; Propene; 1-Propene; Methylethylene; Methylethene; 115-07-1; 1-Propylene; NCI-C50077; AUG1H506LY; R 1270 |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Propylene?
Propene is an alkene that is propane with a double bond at position 1. It has a role as a xenobiotic and a refrigerant. It is a gas molecular entity and an alkene.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: prop-1-ene
Other Names / Synonyms: prop-1-ene; Propene; 1-Propene; Methylethylene; Methylethene; 115-07-1; 1-Propylene; NCI-C50077; AUG1H506LY; R 1270
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -301.4 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | -53.9 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.609 at -52.6 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 42.08 |
| Solubility | 44.6 mL/100 mL (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Propylene is a colorless gas with a faint petroleum like odor. It is shipped as a liquefied gas under its own vapor pressure. For transportation it may be stenched. Contact with the liquid can caus... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Propene is an alkene that is propane with a double bond at position 1. It has a role as a xenobiotic and a refrigerant. It is a gas molecular entity and an alkene.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Propylene is: C3H6