β-Propiolactone
Product β-Propiolactone has been discontinued.
Synonym: 3-Hydroxypropionic acid lactone, Hydracrylic acid β-lactone, β-Propionolide
CAS Number 57-57-8 | MDL Number MFCD00005169 | EC Number 200-340-1
β-Propiolactone is an excellent sterilizing and sporicidal agent, that has been used to sterilize blood plasma, vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments, and enzymes. Also, this product is utilized for viruses deactivation in different vaccines both for animals and humans. The other way β-Propiolactone can be used is as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical compounds.
Ereztech manufactures and sells this product in small and bulk volumes. For additional analytical information or details about purchasing β-Propiolactone contact us at sales@ereztech.com
Safety information
| UN | 3382 |
| Hazardous class | 6(1) |
| Packing group | I |
| Pictograms |    |
| Signal word | DANGER |
| Hazard statements | H315-H319-H330-H350 |
| Precautionary statements | P201-P260-P280-P304 + P340 + P310-P308 + P313-P403 + P233 |
| Transport description | Toxic by inhalation liquid, n.o.s. (3-Propanolide) |
| In TSCA registry | Yes |
First Aid Measures
| General advice | Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of the dangerous area. |
| Eye contact | Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. |
| Skin contact | Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. |
| Inhalation | If breathed in, move person into the fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. |
| If swallowed | Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. |
Certificates of Analysis (CoA)
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External identifiers for 3-Hydroxypropionic acid lactone
| Pubchem CID | 2365 |
| SMILES | O=C1OCC1 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-Hydroxypropanoic acid lactone |
| InchI Identifier | InChI=1S/C3H4O2/c4-3-1-2-5-3/h1-2H2 |
| InchI Key | VEZXCJBBBCKRPI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Known applications and external links
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