beta-Propiolactone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Name: beta-Propiolactone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
SKU: ALFB23197.03

CAS: 57-57-8 | C3H4O2 | 72.06 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS7783-34-8

IUPAC Namemercury(2+) hydrate dinitrate

Molecular FormulaH2HgN2O7

InChI KeyKVICROHOONHSRH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILESO.[Hg++].[O-][N+]([O-])=O.[O-][N+]([O-])=O

Specifications

Specification Sheet

Appearance (Color)White to slightly yellow

Appearance (Form)Adhering crystalline powder or crystals

Titration with NH4SCN98.0 to 102.0 %

Chloride (Cl)=<20 ppm

Sulfate (SO4)=<20 ppm

Beta-Propiolactone is widely used as a sterilizing and sporicidal agent, which is used to sterilize blood plasma, vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments and enzymes. It finds an application in the manufacturing of acrylic acid and its esters. It is utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of synthetic compounds.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Beta-Propiolactone is widely used as a sterilizing and sporicidal agent, which is used to sterilize blood plasma, vaccines, tissue grafts, surgical instruments and enzymes. It finds an application in the manufacturing of acrylic acid and its esters. It is utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of synthetic compounds.

Solubility
Miscible with water and organic solvents.

Notes
Flammable material. Should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

Goodman, C. H.; Russell, B. J.; Velez, J. O.; Laven, J. J.; Bagarozzi, Jr. D. A.; Moon, J. L.; Bedi, K.; Johnson, B. W. Production of a Sindbis/Eastern Equine Encephalitis chimeric virus inactivated cell culture antigen. J. Virol. Methods. 2015, 223, 19-24.
Pawar, S.D.; Murtadak, V. B.; Kale, S. D.; Shinde, P. V.; Parkhi, S. S. Evaluation of different inactivation methods for high and low pathogenic avian influenza viruses in egg-fluids for antigen preparation. J. Virol. Methods. 2015, 222, 28-33.