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beta-Propiolactone, 97%
Description
Beta-Propiolactone is widely used as a sterilizing and sporicidal agent, which is used to sterilize blood plasma, vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments and enzymes. It finds an application in the manufacturing of acrylic acid and its esters. It is utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of synthetic compounds.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Beta-Propiolactone is widely used as a sterilizing and sporicidal agent, which is used to sterilize blood plasma, vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments and enzymes. It finds an application in the manufacturing of acrylic acid and its esters. It is utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of synthetic compounds.
Solubility
Miscible with water and organic solvents.
Notes
Flammable material. Should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Beta-Propiolactone is widely used as a sterilizing and sporicidal agent, which is used to sterilize blood plasma, vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments and enzymes. It finds an application in the manufacturing of acrylic acid and its esters. It is utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of synthetic compounds.
Solubility
Miscible with water and organic solvents.
Notes
Flammable material. Should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -34°C |
| Density | 1.146 |
| Boiling Point | 161°C to 163°C |
| Flash Point | 70°C (158°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 0.97 |
| Refractive Index | 1.413 |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| UN Number | UN3382 |
| Sensitivity | Moisture sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,7820 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H227-H315-H319-H330-H350 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H330-H350-H227-H315-H319 Fatal if inhaled. May cause cancer. Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P235-P260-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P284-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC BY INHALATION LIQUID, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 200-340-1 |
| RTECSNumber | RQ7350000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C |
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