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beta-Propiolactone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAB2319706
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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.

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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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
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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