Reactory BETA

oxirane

C₂H₄O
100%
Structural formula of oxirane

oxirane, oxacyclopropane, 1,2-epoxyethane, [3]-crown-1, epoxide, epoxyethane, ethylene oxide

A colorless, flammable gas with a slightly sweet / ether-like odor. It's carcinogenic, mutagenic, irritating and has anesthetic effects.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass 44.1
Density 882 g/m³
Melting point -112 ℃-170 ℉161 K 
Boiling point 10.4 ℃50.6 ℉284 K 
Flash point -20.1 ℃-4.27 ℉253 K 

Reactions using oxirane


Synthesis of oxirane


Compound added to the database on June 13, 2021, last modified on August 4, 2022.