Propylene Oxide

CAS 75-56-9  ·  C3H6O  ·  MW 58.08 g/mol

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3D model Propylene Oxide, CAS 75-56-9, molecular formula C3H6O, molar mass 58.08 g/mol

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About Propylene Oxide

Propylene Oxide is a chemical compound registered under number CAS 75-56-9, with the molecular formula C3H6O, and a molar mass of 58.08 g/mol.

The molecule contains 10 atoms connected by 10 chemical bonds. The full systematic IUPAC name of this compound is 2-methyloxirane. The interactive 3D model above lets you view the spatial arrangement of the atoms — you can rotate it with the mouse, zoom with the scroll wheel, and switch between skeletal / Ball & Stick / Space Fill visualization modes.

In terms of physicochemical properties, the partition coefficient logP = 0 (negative value, a hydrophilic compound), polar surface area PSA = 12.5 Ų, 0 donors and 1 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters are key when assessing bioavailability and interaction with biomolecules.

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Physicochemical properties
Molecular formulaC3H6O
Molar mass58.08 g/mol
IUPAC2-methyloxirane
SMILESCC1CO1
InChIKeyGOOHAUXETOMSMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
logP (XLogP3)0
PSA12.5 Ų
HBD / HBA0 / 1
PubChem CIDCID 6378 ↗
GHS safety

Signal word: Danger

GHS02
GHS02
GHS06
GHS06
GHS07
GHS07
GHS08
GHS08

H224 — Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

H350 — May cause cancer

H340 — May cause genetic defects

H331 — Toxic if inhaled

H311 — Toxic in contact with skin

H302 — Harmful if swallowed

H335 — May cause respiratory irritation

H319 — Causes serious eye irritation

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(1976) · IARC monographs on the evaluation of the carcinogenic risk of chemicals to man
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