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295655

Propane

98%

Synonym(s):

n-Propane, Propane gas

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
44.10
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
200-827-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730718
MDL number:
Assay:
98%
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Quality Level

vapor density

1.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

190 psi ( 37.7 °C), 8.42 atm ( 21.1 °C)

assay

98%

autoignition temp.

842 °F

expl. lim.

9.5 %

bp

-42.1 °C (lit.)

mp

-188 °C (lit.)

density

0.564 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCC

InChI

1S/C3H8/c1-3-2/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ATUOYWHBWRKTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Propane can be used:
  • To prepare acrolein, an important raw material for the preparation of acrylic acid.
  • To prepare propene through dehydrogenation reaction.
  • As an alkylating agent for benzene.

Packaging

Supplied in a Sure/Pac cylinder and has a brass needle valve with a male 1/4" NPTF outlet thread installed. Before using the cylinder, ensure that the valve is closed, then remove the galvanized steel hex cap that seals the outlet valve.

Compatible with the following:

Legal Information

Aldrich is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
Sure/Pac is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC


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pictograms

FlameGas cylinder

signalword

Danger

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas 1A - Press. Gas Liquefied gas

Storage Class

2A - Gases

wgk

nwg

flash_point_f

-155.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-104 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves



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C Wise et al.
Journal of chemical ecology, 38(12), 1521-1527 (2012-11-28)
Bacillus subtilis strains are known to produce a vast array of antimicrobial compounds. However, some compounds remain to be identified. Disk assays performed in vitro with Bacillus subtilis CU12 showed a significant reduction in mycelial growth of Alternaria solani, Botrytis
M M Sirdah et al.
Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit, 19(3), 289-294 (2013-07-25)
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is widely used in the Gaza Strip for domestic purposes, in agriculture and industry and, illegally, in cars. This study aimed to identify possible health effects on workers exposed to LPG in Gaza governorates. Data were
W Ashraf et al.
FEMS microbiology letters, 122(1-2), 1-6 (1994-09-15)
The bacterial metabolism of propane and the pathway(s) involved are poorly understood, as the relative importance of terminal versus subterminal oxidation of propane, via propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol, respectively, is still unclear. In the case of bacteria, the ability to oxidize



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
295655-100G04061833021354
295655-300G04061833021361
295655-PZ04061823822114