1576945

Propylene oxide

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): (±)-Propylene oxide, (±)-Methyloxirane, 1,2-Epoxypropane
• Linear Formula: CH₃CHCH₂O
• CAS Number: 75-56-9
• Molecular Weight: 58.08
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750995
• MDL number: MFCD00005126
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 79763

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• vapor density: 2 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 29.43 psi ( 55 °C), 8.59 psi ( 20 °C)
• API family: propylene oxide
• autoignition temp.: 1378 °F
• expl. lim.: 37 %
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• refractive index: n20/D 1.366 (lit.)
• bp: 34 °C (lit.)
• mp: −112 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.83 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC1CO1
• InChI: 1S/C3H6O/c1-3-2-4-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: GOOHAUXETOMSMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This compound is listed in the SVHC (Substances of very high concern) candidate list of ECHA (European Chemicals Agency)

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Propylene oxide USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• signalword: Danger
• hcodes: H224,H302,H311 + H331,H319,H335,H340,H350
• pcodes: P210 - P233 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P308 + P313 - P403 + P233
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 1 - Muta. 1B - STOT SE 3
• target_organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: -36.4 °F - Equilibrium method
• flash_point_c: -38 °C - Equilibrium method