56671

(±)-Propylene oxide

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): (±)-Methyloxirane, 1,2-Epoxypropane
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₆O
• CAS Number: 75-56-9
• Molecular Weight: 58.08
• Beilstein: 79763
• EC Number: 200-879-2
• MDL number: MFCD00005126
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329758230
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 2 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 29.43 psi ( 55 °C); 8.59 psi ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.7% (GC)
• autoignition temp.: 1378 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• expl. lim.: 37 %
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.366 (lit.); n20/D 1.366
• bp: 34 °C (lit.)
• mp: −112 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.83 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; environmental; food and beverages; personal care
• 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 substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 here

Application

(±)-Propylene oxide has been used as a starting material in the preparation of magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agents like Β-EgadMe and Α-EgadMe, which can be used for detecting the presence of Β-galactosidase in vivo.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H224,H302,H311 + H331,H319,H335,H340,H350
• Precautionary Statements: 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 Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): -36.4 °F - Equilibrium method
• Flash Point(C): -38 °C - Equilibrium method
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves