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β-Propiolactone

β-Propiolactone chemical structure
CAS Number57-57-8
FormulaC3H4O2
Mol. Weight72.06 g/mol

What is β-Propiolactone?

β-Propiolactone is a chemical compound with CAS number 57-57-8 and molecular formula C3H4O2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

72.06 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥90%

Boiling Point

162 °C(lit.)

Density

1.146 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS06GHS06
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H330-H350

Precautionary Statements

P201-P260-P284-P305 + P351 + P338-P310

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Melting Point

−33 °C(lit.)

EC Number

200-340-1

WGK Germany

3

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