CAS RN: 57-57-8 | Product Number: H0168

β-Propiolactone

Purity: >95.0%(GC)(T)

Synonyms:

β-Hydroxypropionic Acid Lactone
2-Oxetanone
β-Propionolactone

Product Documents:

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25G	$152.00	6	≥40	It can be shipped in about 3 weeks after ordering	Shipping Simulation

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General Information plus

Product Number	H0168
Purity / Analysis Method	>95.0%(GC)(T)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight	C__3H__4O__2 = 72.06
Physical State (20 deg.C)	Liquid
Storage Temperature	Frozen (<0°C)
Store Under Inert Gas	Store under inert gas
Condition to Avoid	Moisture Sensitive,Heat Sensitive
CAS RN	57-57-8
Reaxys Registry Number	1360
PubChem Substance ID	125309454
Merck Index (14)	7820
MDL Number	MFCD00005169

Specifications & Properties plus

Specifications

Appearance	Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid
Purity(GC)	min. 95.0 %
Purity(Iodometric Titration)	min. 95.0 %

Properties (reference)

Boiling Point	165 °C
Flash point	74 °C
Specific Gravity (20/20)	1.15
Refractive Index	1.41
Solubility in water	Soluble, Decomposes in contact with water
Degree of solubility in water	370 g/l
Solubility (miscible with)	Ether, Benzene, Chloroform, Acetone

Safety & Regulations plus

GHS

Pictogram
Signal Word	Danger
Hazard Statements	H330 : Fatal if inhaled. H301 : Toxic if swallowed. H315 : Causes skin irritation. H318 : Causes serious eye damage. H340 : May cause genetic defects. H351 : Suspected of causing cancer. H335 : May cause respiratory irritation. H227 : Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statements	P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P202 : Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P201 : Obtain special instructions before use. P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 : Wear respiratory protection. P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P370 + P378 : In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P308 + P313 : IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P301 + P310 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P310 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P403 + P233 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 : Store locked up.