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(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide, 99%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B22341.14

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Description

CAS: 16088-62-3 | C3H6O | 58.08 g/mol

(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used in making the polyurethane plastics. It finds an application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It is also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.

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
(S)-(-)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used in making the polyurethane plastics. It finds an application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It is also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.

Solubility
Miscible with water and many organic solvents.

Notes
Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The substance may polymerize under the influence of bases, acids and metal chlorides.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 16088-62-3
Molecular Formula C3H6O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 58.08
MDL Number MFCD00064312
InChI Key GOOHAUXETOMSMM-VKHMYHEASA-N
Synonym s---propylene oxide, s-propylene oxide, 2s-2-methyloxirane, s-1,2-epoxypropane, --propylene oxide, s-2-methyloxirane, --methyloxirane, s-methyloxirane, s---1,2-epoxypropane
PubChem CID 146262
ChEBI CHEBI:28982
IUPAC Name (2S)-2-methyloxirane
SMILES C[C@H]1CO1

Specifications

Density 0.829
Boiling Point 34°C to 35°C
Flash Point −37°C (−35°F)
Odor Ether-like
Refractive Index 1.367
Quantity 25 g
UN Number UN1280
Beilstein 79765
Merck Index 14,7856
Solubility Information Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
Optical Rotation −14° (Neat)
Formula Weight 58.08
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material (S)-(-)-Propylene oxide
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