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Trimethylene oxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. p-7021919
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100 g

Description

Trimethylene oxide useful for the synthesis of 3-substituted propanols by reaction with Grignards or organolithiums in the presence of CuBr.

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
Trimethylene oxide useful for the synthesis of 3-substituted propanols by reaction with Grignards or organolithiums in the presence of CuBr.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Recommended storage temperature is 2 - 8°C. It is hygroscopic in nature and sensitive to air. Store under inert gas.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 503-30-0
Molecular Formula C3H6O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 58.08
MDL Number MFCD00005167
InChI Key AHHWIHXENZJRFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym trimethylene oxide, 1,3-propylene oxide, 1,3-epoxypropane, oxacyclobutane, cyclooxabutane, trimethylenoxid, oxetan, 1,3-trimethylene oxide, propane, 1,3-epoxy, trimethylenoxid german
PubChem CID 10423
ChEBI CHEBI:30965
IUPAC Name oxetane
SMILES C1COC1

Specifications

Melting Point -97°C
Density 0.891
Boiling Point 49°C to 50°C
Flash Point −28°C (−18°F)
Refractive Index 1.393
Quantity 5 g
UN Number UN1993
Beilstein 102382
Merck Index 14,9715
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 58.08
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material Trimethylene oxide
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H225-H302+H312+H332
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H225-H302-H312-H332
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber 207-964-3
RTECSNumber RQ6825000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Keep cold
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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