Propylene oxide

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Description

A colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet, ether-like odor. Propylene oxide is used to make Propylene glycol and urethane foams. It is also used as a Fumigant, Biocide, and Solvent.

Synonyms and Related Terms

1,2-epoxypropane; methyloxirane; methyl ethylene oxide; propene oxide

Risks

  • Highly flammable. Flash point - -35C
  • Strong oxidizer.
  • Contact causes burns.
  • Potential carcinogen.
  • ThermoFIsher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Degrades to for propylene glycol in the presence of water.

Composition C3H6O
CAS 75-56-9
Melting Point -112.13 C
Density 0.859 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 58.08
Boiling Point 34.23 C

Resources and Citations

  • The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 8041
  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

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