| Identification | |
| Name: | Propylene oxide |
| Synonyms: | 1,2-Epoxypropane; Methyloxirane; Propyleneoxide,99% |
| CAS: | 75-56-9 |
| EINECS: | 200-879-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H6O |
| Molecular Weight: | 58.08 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3H6O/c1-3-2-4-3/h3H,2H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1280 |
| Density: | 0.83 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, copper, copper alloys, brass, bronze, iron, metal chlorides, peroxides and a wide variety of other materials. Reacts with compounds containing labile hydrogen. Extremely flammable - note low boiling point, low flash point and very wide explosion limits. Moisture sensitive. |
| Refractive index: | 1.365-1.367 |
| Solubility: | 40 g/100 mL (20 oC) |
| Appearance: | colourless liquid with an ether-like odour |
| Specification: | colourless liquid with an ether-like odour Safety Statements:53-45 53:Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use 45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| Storage Temperature: | Flammables area |
| Color: | Colorless liquid ... [Note: A gas above 94 degrees F.] |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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