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beta-Propiolactone, 97%

Catalog No. AAB2319706
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Description

CAS: 57-57-8 | C3H4O2 | 72.06 g/mol

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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
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