beta-Propiolactone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 57-57-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H4O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.06
• MDL Number: MFCD00005169
• InChI Key: VEZXCJBBBCKRPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: beta-propiolactone, propiolactone, 2-oxetanone, propanolide, betaprone, 3-propanolide, 1,3-propiolactone, 3-propiolactone, beta-propionolactone, beta-propiolakton
• PubChem CID: 2365
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49073
• IUPAC Name: oxetan-2-one
• SMILES: O=C1CCO1

• 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: 5 g
• UN Number: 3382
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,7820
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 72.06
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: beta-Propiolactone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H315-H319-H330-H350
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H330-H350-H227-H315-H319
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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only