
Chemical Name: Oxirane (Ethylene Oxide)
CAS Number: 75-21-8
Molecular Formula: C2H4O
Molecular Weight: 44.05 G/mol
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless Gas Or Liquid (under Pressure) |
| Odor | Sweet, Ether-like |
| Melting Point | -111.3 °C |
| Boiling Point | 10.4 °C |
| Density (liquid) | 0.882 G/cm³ At 0 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 1000 Mm Hg At 13 °C (approximate) |
| Solubility In Water | Miscible |
| Flammability | Highly Flammable |
Purity: Typically ≥99.5% For Industrial And Sterilization Grade
Water Content: Low, Usually <0.1% |
Acidity (as Acetic Acid Or Other Acids): Minimal To Avoid Corrosion And Impurities |
Color: Colorless; Discoloration Indicates Degradation |