| Formula / Notation | C3H6O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 75-56-9 |
| Molecular Weight | 58.08 |
| Melting Point | -169.83 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 93.61 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.859 at 32 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Propylene oxide appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid with an ethereal odor. Flash point -35 °F. Boiling point 95 °F. Density 6.9 lb./gal. Flammable over a wide range of vapor-air concentr... |
| Also Known As | 2-methyloxirane; 75-56-9; 1,2-Epoxypropane; Methyloxirane; Propene oxide; Epoxypropane; Propyleneoxide; Oxirane, methyl-; 1,2-PROPYLENE OXIDE; Propylene epoxide |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Propylene oxide?
Propylene Oxide can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 2-methyloxirane
Other Names / Synonyms: 2-methyloxirane; 75-56-9; 1,2-Epoxypropane; Methyloxirane; Propene oxide; Epoxypropane; Propyleneoxide; Oxirane, methyl-; 1,2-PROPYLENE OXIDE; Propylene epoxide
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -169.83 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 93.61 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 0.859 at 32 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 58.08 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Propylene oxide appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid with an ethereal odor. Flash point -35 °F. Boiling point 95 °F. Density 6.9 lb./gal. Flammable over a wide range of vapor-air concentr... |
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
Propylene Oxide can cause cancer according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.
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 oxide is: C3H6O