(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide, 99%
(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide, 99%
(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide, 99%
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(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide, 99%

CAS: 15448-47-2 | C3H6O | 58.08 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS15448-47-2
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-methyloxirane
Molecular FormulaC3H6O
InChI KeyGOOHAUXETOMSMM-GSVOUGTGSA-N
SMILESC[C@@H]1CO1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Optical Rotation13.0 ± 2.0? (neat)
Refractive Index1.3655-1.3685 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
FormLiquid
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
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(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used to make the polyurethane plastics. It finds application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.

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Applications
(R)-(+)-Propylene oxide is widely utilized in the manufacture of polyether polyols and propylene glycol, which is used to make the polyurethane plastics. It finds application as a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic medical instruments. Combine with ethanol, it used to make biological samples for electron microscopy. It also used in model aircraft and surface vehicles as a glow fuel.

Solubility
Miscible with water and many organic solvents.

Notes
Highly flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The substance may polymerize under the influence of bases, acids and metal chlorides.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Paddock, R. L.; Adhikari, D.; Lord, R. L.; Baik, M.; Nguyen, S. T. [(Salcen)CrIII + Lewis base]-catalyzed synthesis of N-aryl-substituted oxazolidinones from epoxides and aryl isocyanates. Chem. Commun. 2014, 50 (96), 15187-15190.
  2. Horvath, J. D.; Gellman, A. J. Enantiospecific Desorption of R- and S-Propylene Oxide from a Chiral Cu(643) Surface. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2001, 123 (32), 7953-7954.