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(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals B2234106
Description
(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.
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(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.
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
(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide | |
0.829 | |
−37°C (−35°F) | |
C3H6O | |
MFCD00064312 | |
UN1280 | |
14,7856 | |
Miscible with water and many organic solvents. | |
−14° (Neat) | |
(2S)-2-methyloxirane | |
146262 | |
58.08 |
16088-62-3 | |
34°C to 35°C | |
Ether-like | |
1.367 | |
5 g | |
79765 | |
s---propylene oxide, s-propylene oxide, 2s-2-methyloxirane, s-1,2-epoxypropane, --propylene oxide, s-2-methyloxirane, --methyloxirane, s-methyloxirane, s---1,2-epoxypropane | |
GOOHAUXETOMSMM-VKHMYHEASA-N | |
C[C@H]1CO1 | |
58.08 | |
CHEBI:28982 | |
99% |
Chemical Identifiers
16088-62-3 | |
58.08 | |
GOOHAUXETOMSMM-VKHMYHEASA-N | |
146262 | |
(2S)-2-methyloxirane |
C3H6O | |
MFCD00064312 | |
s---propylene oxide, s-propylene oxide, 2s-2-methyloxirane, s-1,2-epoxypropane, --propylene oxide, s-2-methyloxirane, --methyloxirane, s-methyloxirane, s---1,2-epoxypropane | |
CHEBI:28982 | |
C[C@H]1CO1 |
Safety and Handling
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.
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
H224-H302-H311+H331-H319-H335-H340-H350
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: PROPYLENE OXIDE
EINECSNumber : 240-241-0
RTECSNumber : UJ2651000
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only