(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11434947	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B21884.06	5 g
11444947	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B21884.14	25 g
11454947	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B21884.22	100 g

Description

(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.

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
(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.

Solubility
Miscible with water and many organic solvents.

Notes
Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The substance may polymerize under the influence of bases, acids and metal chlorides.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 15448-47-2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 58.08
• InChI Key: GOOHAUXETOMSMM-GSVOUGTGSA-N
• PubChem CID: 146261
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-methyloxirane

• Molecular Formula: C3H6O
• MDL Number: MFCD00066211
• Synonym: r-+-propylene oxide, r-propylene oxide, 2r-2-methyloxirane, r-2-methyloxirane, r-methyloxirane, +-propylene oxide, r-epoxypropane, +-methyloxirane, r-+-1,2-epoxypropane, r-1,2-epoxypropane
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28985
• SMILES: CC1CO1

Specifications

• CAS: 15448-47-2
• Boiling Point: 34°C to 35°C
• Odor: Ether-like
• MDL Number: MFCD00066211
• Beilstein: 79764
• Synonym: r-+-propylene oxide, r-propylene oxide, 2r-2-methyloxirane, r-2-methyloxirane, r-methyloxirane, +-propylene oxide, r-epoxypropane, +-methyloxirane, r-+-1,2-epoxypropane, r-1,2-epoxypropane
• InChI Key: GOOHAUXETOMSMM-GSVOUGTGSA-N
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-methyloxirane
• PubChem CID: 146261
• Formula Weight: 58.08
• Chemical Name or Material: (R)-(+)-Propylene oxide

• Density: 0.829
• Flash Point: −37°C (−35°F)
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O
• UN Number: UN1280
• Merck Index: 14,7856
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
• SMILES: CC1CO1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 58.08
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28985
• Percent Purity: 99%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H224-H340-H350-H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H335
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P311-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H224-H302-H311+H331-H319-H335-H340-H350

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missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : UJ2650000

missing translation for 'tsca' : No

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H224-Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H340-May cause genetic defects.
• H350-May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

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