Name | 2,3-dimethyloxirane |
Synonyms | 2-Butene Oxide beta-Oxybutene 2,3-epoxybutane 2,3-epoxy-butan 2-Butene epoxide 2-buteneexpoxide 2-Butene expoxide 2,3-butylene oxide beta-butyleneoxide beta-Butylene oxide beta-butylene oxide 2,3-dimethyloxirane 2,3-dimethylethylene oxide 2,3-Epoxybutane (cis,trans mixture) |
CAS | 3266-23-7 |
EINECS | 221-877-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C4H8O/c1-3-4(2)5-3/h3-4H,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C4H8O |
Molar Mass | 72.11 |
Density | 0.804g/mLat 20°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 56~57℃ |
Flash Point | -15°C |
Water Solubility | >=10 g/100 mL at 20 C |
Vapor Presure | 239mmHg at 25°C |
Specific Gravity | 0.810 |
Refractive Index | 1.3740-1.3810 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Character: colorless liquid. There is an odor of ether. boiling point 56-57 ℃ relative density 0.8344 solubility: slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents. |
Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
UN IDs | UN 3271 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | EK3855000 |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |