β-Propiolactone is an alkylating agent which is mainly used in veterinary vaccines. It will not interfere with the antigenicity of vaccine.
Synonyms: Oxetan-2-one; 3-Hydroxypropionic acid lactone; Hydracrylic acid beta-lactone
Molecular Formula: C3H4O2
Molecular Weight: 72.06
Linear Structural Formula: C3H4O2
MDL Number: MFCD00005169
Purity: >=90%
Melting Point: -33 C (lit.)
Density: 1.146 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.412 (lit.)
Storage: -20C
Application: β-Propiolactone has been used for Influenza virus deactivation.
RTECS: RQ7350000
RIDADR: UN 3382 6.1 / PGI
WGK Germany: 3
Flash Point(F): 158 F
Flash Point(C): 70 C
R Codes: 45-26-36/38
S Codes: 53-45
IOD Codes: T+
Symbol: GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H315-H319-H330-H350
Precautionary statements: P201-P260-P280-P304 + P340 + P310-P308 + P313-P403 + P233