(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide , 99% , 15448-47-2

Synonym(s):
(R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxypropane;(R)-(+)-Methyloxirane;(R)-(+)-1,2-Epoxypropane, (R)-(+)-Methyloxirane;(R)-(+)-1,2-Propylene oxide

CAS NO.：15448-47-2

Empirical Formula: C3H6O

Molecular Weight: 58.08

MDL number: MFCD00066211

EINECS: 604-958-6

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: -111.91°C (estimate)
• alpha: 14 º (neat)
• Boiling point: 33-34 °C(lit.)
• Density: 0.829 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
• vapor pressure: 588 hPa (20 °C)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.366(lit.)
• Flash point: -31 °F
• storage temp.: Store at <= 20°C.
• solubility: 405g/l
• form: clear liquid
• color: Colorless to Almost colorless
• explosive limit: 1.9-37%(V)
• optical activity: [α]20/D +14°, neat
• Water Solubility: Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
• Merck: 14,7856
• BRN: 79764
• InChIKey: GOOHAUXETOMSMM-GSVOUGTGSA-N
• LogP: 0.03-0.085

Description and Uses

(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used to make the polyurethane plastics. It finds 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 also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS02,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal word: Danger
• Hazard statements: H224-H302-H311+H331-H315-H319-H335-H340-H350
• Precautionary statements: P210-P233-P280-P303+P361+P353-P308+P313-P403+P233
• Hazard Codes: F+,T
• Risk Statements: 12-25-2017/12/25
• Safety Statements: 45
• RIDADR: UN 1280 3/PG 1
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: UJ2650000
• Autoignition Temperature: 430 °C DIN 51794
• HS Code: 2910 20 00
• HazardClass: 3
• PackingGroup: I
• Toxicity: LD50 orally in Rabbit: 380 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 1243 mg/kg