Propylene oxide

Propylene oxide

C₃H₆O Colorless, flammable liquid, with etherlike aroma; soluble in water, alcohol, and ether; boils at 33.9_C; used as a solvent and fumigant, in lacquers, coatings, and plastics, and as a petrochemical intermediate.

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