Propiolactone
بيتا بروبيولاكتون · Propiolacton · β-προπιολακτόνη · بتا-پروپیولاکتون · Bêta-propiolactone · Béta-propiolakton · Β-プロピオラクトン · 1,3-propiolacton · Propiolakton · Beta-propiolactonă · Пропиолактон · Beta-Propiolakton
| CAS | 57-57-8 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-340-1 |
| UN | 2810 |
| Formula | C3H4O2 |
| Molar mass | 72.06 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.9 % vol |
| Flash point | 53.4 °C |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.49 |
| GHS | Danger · H315, H319, H330, H350 |
Beta-propiolactone is a propan-3-olide. It is functionally related to a 3-hydroxypropionic acid. Beta-propiolactone appears as a colorless liquid with a slightly sweetish, pungent odor. Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis; disinfectant, sterilant for blood plasma, tissue grafts, vaccines, enzymes and surgical instruments. (EPA, 1998)