beta-Propiolactone, 97%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11450797	5 g	5g
11440797	1 g	1g
11460797	25 g	25g

Product Code. 11450797

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar B23197.06

Description

CAS: 57-57-8 | C3H4O2 | 72.06 g/mol

Beta-Propiolactone is widely used as a sterilizing and sporicidal agent, which is used to sterilize blood plasma, vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments and enzymes. It finds an application in the manufacturing of acrylic acid and its esters. It is utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of synthetic compounds.

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
Beta-Propiolactone is widely used as a sterilizing and sporicidal agent, which is used to sterilize blood plasma, vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments and enzymes. It finds an application in the manufacturing of acrylic acid and its esters. It is utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of synthetic compounds.

Solubility
Miscible with water and organic solvents.

Notes
Flammable material. Should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 57-57-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H4O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.06
• MDL Number: MFCD00005169
• InChI Key: VEZXCJBBBCKRPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: beta-propiolactone, propiolactone, 2-oxetanone, propanolide, betaprone, 3-propanolide, 1,3-propiolactone, 3-propiolactone, beta-propionolactone, beta-propiolakton
• PubChem CID: 2365
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49073
• IUPAC Name: oxetan-2-one
• SMILES: O=C1CCO1

• Melting Point: -34°C
• Density: 1.146
• Boiling Point: 161°C to 163°C
• Flash Point: 70°C (158°F)
• Assay Percent Range: 0.97
• Refractive Index: 1.413
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: 3382
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,7820
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 72.06
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: beta-Propiolactone

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• beta-Propiolactone

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H350-May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• 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.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P362-Take off contaminated clothing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : .beta.-Propiolactone

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only