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Propane

98%

Synonym(s):

n-Propane, Propane gas

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH3
CAS Number:
74-98-6
Molecular Weight:
44.10
Beilstein:
1730718
EC Number:
200-827-9
MDL number:
MFCD00009359
UNSPSC Code:
12142100
PubChem Substance ID:
24857802
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

1.5 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

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

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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.

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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
GHS02,GHS04

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H220 - H280

Precautionary Statements

P210 - P377 - P381 - P410 + P403

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Gas 1A - Press. Gas Liquefied gas

Storage Class Code

2A - Gases

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

-155.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-104 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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C Wise et al.
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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
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 110(14), 5309-5314 (2013-02-27)
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