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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H6O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.09
Beilstein:
107913
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
Grade:
anhydrous
Bp:
240 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
0.13 mmHg ( 20 °C)
0.98 mmHg ( 50 °C)
0.98 mmHg ( 50 °C)
grade
anhydrous
Quality Level
vapor pressure
0.13 mmHg ( 20 °C)
0.98 mmHg ( 50 °C)
Assay
99.7%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
851 °F
expl. lim.
14.3 %
impurities
<0.002% water
<0.005% water (100 mL pkg)
refractive index
n20/D 1.421 (lit.)
pH
7 (20 °C, 200 g/L)
bp
240 °C (lit.)
mp
−55 °C (lit.)
density
1.204 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
CC1COC(=O)O1
InChI
1S/C4H6O3/c1-3-2-6-4(5)7-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
InChI key
RUOJZAUFBMNUDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Propylene carbonate can be synthesized from propylene oxide and CO2. Optically active form of propylene carbonate can be prepared from the reaction between CO2 and racemic epoxides. Decomposition of propylene carbonate on the graphite electrode in lithium batteries results in the formation of a lithium intercalated compound.
Propylene carbonate is a cyclic carbonate that is commonly used as a solvent and as a reactive intermediate in organic synthesis. It is being considered as a potential electrochemical solvent due to its low vapor pressure, high dielectric constant and high chemical stability.
Application
Propylene carbonate may be used as a solvent for the asymmetric hydrogenation of nonfunctionalized olefins.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
269.6 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
132 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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