Propylene Oxide

C₃H₆O

IUPAC: 2-Methyloxirane

CAS: 75-56-9

अवलोकन

Propylene oxide is a small, strained-ring ether used to make polyether polyols, which are the backbone of polyurethane foams. About 60% of production goes into polyurethane, with the rest used for propylene glycol and other derivatives.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×6
10.4%
C
Carbon ×3
62.0%
O
Oxygen ×1
27.5%

उपयोग

  • • Polyurethane foam production
  • • Propylene glycol synthesis
  • • Fumigant
  • • Hydraulic fluids

रोचक तथ्य

  • ✦ Precursor to polyurethane, which is found in mattresses, car seats, insulation, and shoe soles

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen (IARC Group 2B)
  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Explosive peroxide formation

Structure

SMILES

CC1CO1

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
liquid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
58.08 g/mol
घनत्व
0.8300 g/cm³
गलनांक
-112.0 °C
क्वथनांक
34.2 °C
घुलनशीलता
405 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
58.0419
XLogP
0.0
TPSA
12.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
26.0

अन्य नाम

PO Methyloxirane

संबंधित यौगिक

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Propylene Oxide?
Propylene Oxide (C₃H₆O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Methyloxirane.
What is the molecular weight of Propylene Oxide?
Propylene Oxide has a molar mass of 58.08 g/mol.
What state is Propylene Oxide at room temperature?
Propylene Oxide is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Propylene Oxide organic or inorganic?
Propylene Oxide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Propylene Oxide?
Propylene Oxide (C₃H₆O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).