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CN

480983

Propyne

≥97%

Synonym(s):

Allylene, Methylacetylene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3C≡CH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
40.06
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
EC Number:
200-828-4
MDL number:
Assay:
≥97%
Form:
gas
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vapor pressure

204.6 mmHg ( −49.5 °C)

Quality Segment

assay

≥97%

form

gas

bp

−23.2 °C (lit.)

mp

−102.7 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC#C

InChI

1S/C3H4/c1-3-2/h1H,2H3

InChI key

MWWATHDPGQKSAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Propyne (methylacetylene) is commonly used in gas welding.

Application

Propyne (CH3C≡CH) can be used:
  • As a fuel for stoichiometric low-pressure flat-flames in isomer-specific combustion studies.
  • In the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons under various reaction conditions.
  • In the synthesis of phenylacetylenes.
  • In the selective synthesis of propene by catalytic hydrogenation using Pt/Al2O3 catalyst.

Packaging

Supplied in a Sure/Pac cylinder and has a brass needle valve with a male 1/4" NPTF outlet thread installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove the galvanized steel hex cap that seals the outlet valve.

Compatible with the following:

Legal Information

Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas 1A - Press. Gas Compr. Gas - STOT SE 3

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Respiratory system

Storage Class

2A - Gases

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