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beta-Propiolactone

CAS 57-57-8
EC 200-340-1
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about beta-Propiolactone

Basic Product Information

Product Name
beta-Propiolactone
Product Code
B23197

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
57-57-8 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
200-340-1 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

beta-Propiolactone (CAS: 57-57-8 ) commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 2 H330
Carc. Category 1B H350
Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2A H319
Flam. Liq. Category 4 H227
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Hazard Statements

  • H227: Combustible liquid.
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H350: May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

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800-322-4757

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Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

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Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

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866-928-0789

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Not available
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquid
Odor
Not determined
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
-34 °℃ (-29 ºF)
Boiling Point
161-163 ℃ (322-325 °F)
Flash Point
70 °℃ (158 °F)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
3 hPa (2 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.146 g/cm3 (9.563 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
2.9 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Not determined
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
Not determined
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for beta-Propiolactone?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of beta-Propiolactone?

beta-Propiolactone is a liquid . It has not determined odor.

What is the solubility of beta-Propiolactone?

Not determined

What is beta-Propiolactone used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for beta-Propiolactone?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H227: Combustible liquid. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H350: May cause cancer.

What is the melting point of beta-Propiolactone?

The melting point is -34 °℃ (-29 ºF) and the boiling point is 161-163 ℃ (322-325 °F).