Substance profile
Propylene Carbonate
Propylene Carbonate is a colorless liquid and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Propylene Carbonate is
Propylene Carbonate is a colorless liquid and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C4H6O3 and its molecular weight is 102.09 g/mol. It boils at 242 °C, melts at -48.8 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H319 | Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary statements: P264, P280, P305, P313, P337, P338
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Propylene Carbonate properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 241.6 °C (466.9 °F) | HSDB | |
| 242 °C (467.6 °F) | at 760 mmHg | DOE PAC | |
| Melting point | -48.8 °C (-55.8 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.2047 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | Very soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene | HSDB | |
| Miscible with chloroform and ethyl acetate; moderately soluble in carbon tetrachloride | HSDB | ||
| In water, 1.75X10+5 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.045 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
| 0.75 mmHg | at 43 °C | DOE PAC | |
| 0.04 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Flash point | 116 °C (240.8 °F) | HSDB | |
| 135 °C (275 °F) | closed cup | HSDB | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.8 % by volume | HSDB | |
| Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 14.3 % by volume | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Propylene Carbonate
Storage conditions
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Moisture sensitive. Storage class (TRGS 510): Combustible liquids.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Acids, bases.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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