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P5648

β-Propiolactone

Grade II, ≥90%

Synonym(s):

Oxetan-2-one, 3-Hydroxypropionic acid lactone, Hydracrylic acid β-lactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H4O2
CAS Number:
57-57-8
Molecular Weight:
72.06
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
24898684
UNSPSC Code:
12352103
EC Number:
200-340-1
MDL number:
MFCD00005169

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InChI key

VEZXCJBBBCKRPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C3H4O2/c4-3-1-2-5-3/h1-2H2

SMILES string

O=C1CCO1

type

Grade II

assay

≥90%

refractive index

n20/D 1.412 (lit.)

bp

162 °C (lit.)

mp

−33 °C (lit.)

density

1.146 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

−20°C

Quality Level

200

General description

β-Propiolactone is an alkylating agent which is mainly used in veterinary vaccines. It will not interfere with the antigenicity of vaccine.

Application

β-Propiolactone has been used for Influenza virus deactivation.

Disclaimer

Insoluble polymers may form during storage.

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Skull and crossbonesHealth hazard
GHS06,GHS08

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Carc. 1B - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

158.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

70 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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SLCF5742
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SLBT1931
SLBT0025
SLBR8147V

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