TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE
Synonym(s):1,3-Epoxypropane;1,3-Propylene oxide;Cyclooxabutane;Oxacyclobutane;Oxetane
- CAS NO.:503-30-0
- Empirical Formula: C3H6O
- Molecular Weight: 58.08
- MDL number: MFCD00005167
- EINECS: 207-964-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
What is TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE?
Chemical properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID
The Uses of TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE
Trimethylene oxide useful for the synthesis of 3-substituted propanols by reaction with Grignards or organolithiums in the presence of CuBr.
Definition
ChEBI: A saturated organic heteromonocyclic parent that is a four-membered ring comprising of three carbon atoms and an oxygen atom.
General Description
Clear, colorless liquid with an agreeable aromatic odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Water soluble.
Reactivity Profile
TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE reacts with Grignard reagents and organolithium compounds. TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE is also incompatible with oxidizing agents and strong acids. . An explosion occurred when propylene oxide was added to epoxy resin. Polymerization was catalyzed by amine accelerator in the resin [Bretherick 1995]. Propylene oxide and sodium hydroxide base-catalyzed the polymerization of the former, causing ignition and explosion of a drum of the crude product. [Combust Sci. Technol., 1983].
Fire Hazard
TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE is flammable.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by subcutaneous route. May be narcotic in high concentrations. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes
Purification Methods
Distil oxetane twice from sodium metal and then fractionate it through a small column at atmospheric pressure, b 47.0-47.2o. It can also be purified by preparative gas chromatography using a 2m silica gel column. Alternatively, add KOH pellets (50g for 100g of oxetane) and distil it through an efficient column or a column packed with 1/4in Berl Saddles with the main portion boiling at 45-50o being collected and redistilled over fused KOH. [Noller Org Synth Coll Vol III 835 1955, Dittmer et al. J Am Chem Soc 79 4431 1957, Beilstein 17 H 6, 17 I 3, 17 II 12, 17 III/IV 13, 17/1 V 11.]
Properties of TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE
Melting point: | -97°C |
Boiling point: | 50 °C(lit.) |
Density | 0.893 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
vapor pressure | 5.09 psi ( 20 °C) |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | −19 °F |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
solubility | 1000g/l |
form | Liquid |
color | Clear colorless |
Odor | agreeable odor |
explosive limit | 2.4%(V) |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Merck | 14,9715 |
BRN | 102382 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 503-30-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Oxetane (503-30-0) |
Safety information for TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE
Signal word | Danger |
Pictogram(s) |
Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H225:Flammable liquids |
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. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. |
Computed Descriptors for TRIMETHYLENE OXIDE
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