Propiolactone (CAS 57-57-8) — formula C3H4O2, molecular weight 72.06; category organic chemicals.
Propiolactone (CAS 57-57-8) is a chemical raw material in the organic chemicals category. Its molecular formula C3H4O2 comprises 3 C, 4 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 72.06. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around -27 °F (EPA, 1998), boiling point around 61 °C @ 20 MM HG, LogP about -0.2. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 57-57-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 72.06 |
| Melting Point | -27 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 61 °C @ 20 MM HG |
| LogP | -0.2 |
| Applications | beta-Propiolactone is used for vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments, and enzymes, as a sterilant of blood plasma, water |
| Category | Organic Chemicals |
Documented applications: beta-Propiolactone is used for vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments, and enzymes, as a sterilant of blood plasma, water.
Propiolactone is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 57-57-8 and molecular formula C3H4O2 (molecular weight 72.06), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 57-57-8
Its molecular formula C3H4O2 comprises 3 C, 4 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: Propiolactone · 丙内酯
Category: organic chemicals
The CAS registry number of Propiolactone is 57-57-8.
Molecular formula C3H4O2, molecular weight 72.06.
It is also registered under: Propiolactone, 丙内酯.
Recorded applications: beta-Propiolactone is used for vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments, and enzymes, as a sterilant of blood plasma, water.
Category: Organic Chemicals.
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Independent reference data for Propiolactone (CAS 57-57-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 57-57-8 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 2365 |
| Molecular formula | C3H4O2 |
| IUPAC name | oxetan-2-one |
| UNII (FDA) | 6RC3ZT4HB0 |
| Molecular Weight | 72.06 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -0.2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 72.021129366 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 72.021129366 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 5 |
| Boiling Point | 61 °C @ 20 MM HG |
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| Boiling Point | 162 °C @760 [mm Hg] |
| Melting Point | -27 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Melting Point | -33.4ºC |
| Melting Point | -33.4 °C |
| Melting Point | -28 °F |
| Flash Point | 158 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Flash Point | 74 °C |
| Flash Point | 165 °F (74 °C) (closed cup) |
| Flash Point | 74 °C c.c. |
beta-propiolactone; Propiolactone; 2-Oxetanone; 57-57-8; Oxetan-2-one; Betaprone; Propanolide; 3-Propanolide; 1,3-Propiolactone; 3-Propiolactone; beta-Propionolactone; Propiolactona; 3-Hydroxypropionic acid lactone; Hydracrylic acid beta-lactone; beta-Propiolakton; Propiolactonum
| Regulatory & Food Contact | FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS |
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| Reported hazard statements | H315, H319, H330, H350, H227, H301, H318, H335 |
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H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Propiolactone · CAS 57-57-8 · C3H4O2. UNII 6RC3ZT4HB0. Boiling Point: 61 °C @ 20 MM HG; Boiling Point: 162 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: -27 °F (EPA, 1998).
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
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