| Identification | |
| Name: | Propiolactone |
| Synonyms: | 1,3-Propiolactone; 2-Oxetanone; 3-hydroxypropionic acid beta-lactone; 3-hydroxypropionic acid lactone; 3-Propiolactone; beta3-Propiolactone; BPL; betaprone; beta-propionolactone; beta-Propiolactone; Beta-PROPIOLACTONE (2-OXETANONE); beta-Propiolactone? Hydracrylic Acid beta Lactone; oxetan-2-one; Oxetanone; Propionolactone; Propanolide; Propiolactone |
| CAS: | 57-57-8 |
| EINECS: | 200-340-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 72.06 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3H4O2/c4-3-1-2-5-3/h1-2H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3382 |
| Density: | 1.146 |
| Stability: | Stable when stored at +5 C in glass containers. |
| Refractive index: | 1.412-1.414 |
| Water Solubility: | 37 g/100 mL |
| Solubility: | 370 g/L (25 C) |
| Appearance: | A colorless liquid with a slightly sweetish, pungent odor. |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| Color: | A COLORLESS LIQUID Colorless liquid. |
| Usage: | Reacts with bacteriphage DNA causing inactivation, repair and recombination |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T+:Verytoxic
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