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(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide

Synonym(s):(S)-(−)-1,2-Epoxypropane;(S)-(−)-Methyloxirane

  • CAS NO.:16088-62-3
  • Empirical Formula: C3H6O
  • Molecular Weight: 58.08
  • MDL number: MFCD00064312
  • EINECS: 240-241-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-05 19:05:58
(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide Structural

What is (S)-(-)-Propylene oxide?

Chemical properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

The Uses of (S)-(-)-Propylene oxide

(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used in making the polyurethane plastics. It finds an application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It is also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.

Definition

ChEBI: (S)-1,2-epoxypropane is a 1,2-epoxypropane. It is an enantiomer of a (R)-1,2-epoxypropane.

Properties of (S)-(-)-Propylene oxide

Melting point: -111.9°C
alpha  -14 º (neat)
Boiling point: 33-34 °C(lit.)
Density  0.829 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
vapor density  2 (vs air)
vapor pressure  8.59 psi ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.366(lit.)
Flash point: −35 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
form  clear liquid
color  Colorless to Almost colorless
explosive limit 37%
Water Solubility  40 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
Merck  14,7856
BRN  79765
CAS DataBase Reference 16088-62-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Oxirane, methyl-, (s)-(16088-62-3)

Safety information for (S)-(-)-Propylene oxide

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
ghs
Health Hazard
GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements H224:Flammable liquids
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
H340:Germ cell mutagenicity
H350:Carcinogenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Computed Descriptors for (S)-(-)-Propylene oxide

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