| Identification | |
| Name: | Oxirane, 2-ethyl- |
| Synonyms: | Butane,1,2-epoxy- (8CI);Oxirane, ethyl- (9CI);1,2-Butene oxide;1,2-Butyleneepoxide;1,2-Butylene oxide;1,2-Epoxybutane;1-Butene oxide;1-Butylene oxide;2-Ethyloxirane;Butene 1,2-epoxide;DL-1,2-Epoxybutane;Ethylethylene oxide;Ethyloxirane;NSC 24240;a-Butylene oxide; |
| CAS: | 106-88-7 |
| EINECS: | 203-438-2 |
| Molecular Formula: | C4H8O |
| Molecular Weight: | 72.10 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C4H8O/c1-2-4-3-5-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3022 |
| Melting Point: | -130ºC |
| Flash Point: | -22ºC |
| Density: | 0.88 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable, but prone to polymerization - stabilizer may be added to neat liquid. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, anhydrous metal halides, amino, hydroxyl and carboxyl-containing compounds. Inorganic acids and charcoal may lead to polymerization. Heat, light and moisture sensitive. |
| Refractive index: | 1.384 |
| Appearance: | COLOURLESS LIQUID |
| Specification: | colourless liquid with an unpleasant smell Safety Statements:9-16-29-36/37-61-19 9:Keep container in a well-ventilated place 16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking 29:Do not empty into drains 36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves 61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Flash Point: | -22ºC |
| Color: | Colorless liquid |
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