2-methyloxirane

C₃H₆O
100%
Structural formula of 2-methyloxirane

2-methyloxirane, 2-methyloxacyclopropane, 1,2-epoxypropane, epoxypropane, propene oxide, propylene oxide

A clear, colorless, volatile liquid with an ethereal odor. Irritating and carcinogenic compound.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass 58.1
Density 859 g/m³
Melting point -112 ℃-170 ℉161 K 
Boiling point 34.9 ℃94.7 ℉308 K 
Partition coeff. (logP) 0.03

Reactions using 2-methyloxirane


Compound added to the database on March 22, 2022, last modified on August 5, 2022.