(R)-(+)-Propylene carbonate , 98% , 16606-55-6

Synonym(s):
(R)-1,2-Propanediol cyclic carbonate

CAS NO.：16606-55-6

Empirical Formula: C4H6O3

Molecular Weight: 102.09

MDL number: MFCD00798265

EINECS: 1308068-626-2

PRODUCT Properties

• Boiling point: 240 °C(lit.)
• Density: 1.189 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• vapor pressure: 0.59 psi ( 20 °C)
• refractive index: n20/D 1.422(lit.)
• Flash point: >230 °F
• storage temp.: under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
• solubility: Chloroform (Sparingly)
• form: Oil
• color: Clear Colourless to Pale Yellow
• Specific Gravity: 1.189
• optical activity: [α]20/D +2°, neat
• Water Solubility: 175 g/L (25 ºC)
• InChIKey: RUOJZAUFBMNUDX-GSVOUGTGSA-N
• CAS DataBase Reference: 16606-55-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

Description and Uses

(R)-(+)-Propylene carbonate, also known as (R)-1,2-Propanediol cyclic carbonate, presents as a colorless to pale yellow liquid. This compound should keep the container tightly closed and stored in a cool and dark place. For best results, store under inert gas, protected from moisture, as this substance is moisture-sensitive. (R)-(+)-Propylene carbonate is incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids. This chemical causes skin irritation as well as serious eye irritation.

(R)-1,2-Propylene Carbonate (cas# 16606-55-6) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P261-P264-P271-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: FF9650000
• HS Code: 29329990