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(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide, 99%
Description
(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used to make the polyurethane plastics. It finds 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 also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.
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.
(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used to make the polyurethane plastics. It finds 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 also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.
Solubility
Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
Notes
Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The substance may polymerize under the influence of bases, acids and metal chlorides.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.829 |
| Boiling Point | 34°C to 35°C |
| Flash Point | −37°C (−35°F) |
| Odor | Ether-like |
| Quantity | 5 g |
| UN Number | UN1280 |
| Beilstein | 79764 |
| Merck Index | 14,7856 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water and many organic solvents. |
| Formula Weight | 58.08 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H224-H302-H311+H331-H319-H335-H340-H350 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H224-H340-H350-H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H335 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P311-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: PROPYLENE OXIDE |
| RTECSNumber | UJ2650000 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only