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

Catalog number: B21884.22
100 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Catalog number: B21884.22
100 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
15448-47-2
IUPAC Name
(2R)-2-methyloxirane
Molecular Formula
C3H6O
InChI Key
GOOHAUXETOMSMM-GSVOUGTGSA-N
SMILES
C[C@@H]1CO1
Optical Rotation
13.0 ± 2.0? (neat)
Refractive Index
1.3655-1.3685 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Form
Liquid
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%

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.
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