PROPIOLACTONE BETA

Part No: RXSOL-19-1427-035

PROPIOLACTONE BETA

Category
Solvent Chemicals-19

Beta-Propiolactone (β-Propiolactone) - Not for SALE

Beta-Propiolactone (BPL) is a highly reactive, four-membered cyclic ester (lactone) used primarily as a specialty chemical intermediate and in certain controlled laboratory and industrial applications.

Application

Applications

  • Specialty chemical synthesis

  • Pharmaceutical and biochemical research

  • Polymer and materials research

  • Chemical intermediate

  • Controlled laboratory applications

Technical specifications
PRODUCT NAME     : PROPIOLACTONE (BETA-)        
CAS number       : 57-57-8
UN number       :  
Formula        : OCH2CH2CO
Odour         : PUNGENT
Solubility in water        : SOLUBLE
Density    : 1.146   at 20    oC
Boiling point          :  155 oC
Melting point            :  -33 oC
Viscosity        :  
Flashpoint            : 75 oC
Explosive limits       : 2.9 - ? Vol%
Vapour pressure     : 3 mbar at 20    oC
Skin absorption/irritation       : YES
TLV       Country  NL              Year  1995     : 0.5 ppm                1.5       mg/m3
Pollution category    1994            : D
Note

Important: Beta-propiolactone is a highly hazardous, reactive chemical and a recognized carcinogenic substance. It requires strictly controlled industrial/laboratory handling, appropriate engineering controls, PPE, storage, transportation, and regulatory compliance. It should not be handled or used outside a properly equipped professional facility.