Oxirane

Description

Common name used for ethylene oxide. Oxirane also refers to the general COC triangular configuration of atoms of an oxygen atom bonded to two adjoining and bonded carbon atoms (Brady 1971). Oxirane compounds are used to make epoxy resins.

Synonyms and Related Terms

ethylene oxide

Composition	C2H4O
CAS	75-21-8
Melting Point	-111
Density	0.9
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 44.1
Boiling Point	11

Hazards and Safety

Rxtremely flammable gas at room temperature that is heavier than air.

Contact with aqueous solutions causes burns.

Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Liquid may cause frostbite.

LINK: International Chemical Safety Card

Additional Information

G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, 10th edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1971.