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Chemical compound From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Methyloxiranone or α-propiolactone is a chemical compound of the lactone family, with a three-membered ring. It is a stable product which can be obtained from the 2-bromopropionate anion.[1] It is an intermediate in the decomposition of 2-chloropropionic acid in the gas phase.[2]
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3-Methyloxiran-2-one | |
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α-Propiolactone 2-Methyl-α-lactone | |
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C3H4O2 | |
Molar mass | 72.06 g mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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