Propylene Oxide

C₃H₆O

IUPAC: 2-Methyloxirane

CAS: 75-56-9

概述

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.

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

元素组成

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

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

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

Structure

SMILES

CC1CO1

属性

类型
organic
状态
liquid
摩尔质量
58.08 g/mol
密度
0.8300 g/cm³
熔点
-112.0 °C
沸点
34.2 °C
溶解度
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

别名

PO Methyloxirane

相关化合物

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

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).