beta-PropiolactoneC3H4O2

CAS-No.:
57-57-8
EC-No.:
200-340-1
Hazard signs
GHS06
GHS08

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 0.5
  • TWA (mg/m3) 1.5
Occupational Exposure Limits may differ for your Province. Review your local Occupational Health and Safety Act for more information.
  • H: 315
    Causes skin irritation
  • H: 319
    Causes serious eye irritation
  • H: 330
    Fatal if inhaled

  • H: 350
    May cause cancer.

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Decomposition Temperature:
    155 °C
  • Melting point:
    -33 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    1,15 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    9.70 ± 0.01 eV
  • Flash Point:
    70 °C
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    3 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    2.9 Vol.-%
  • Hazardous Effects:
    C

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • 1, 3-Propiolacton
  • 2-Oxetanone
  • 3-Hydroxy-beta-lactone
  • 3-Hydroxy-propionic acid
  • 3-Propiolacetone
  • beta-Lactone
  • beta-propiolactone
  • Hydroacrylic acid
  • oxetan-2-one
  • Propanolid
  • propiolactone

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