Propene
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Chemical formula | {{#Chem:C3H6}} |
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OTP appearance | colorless gas |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 42 |
Density(g/cc) | 0.00181 |
Melting Point(°C) | -185 |
Boiling Point(°C) | -47 |
Solubility in water(g/L) | 0.00061 |
NFPA 704 |
- aka propylene
Uses
Primary
Natural occurrence
- Occurs naturally during vegetable fermentation
Hazards
- Extremely flammable
- Typical hydrocarbon CNS depression
Production
Synthesis
dehydration
Dehydrate isopropanol or propanone
- Using hot sulfuric acid
- {{#Chem: C3H7OH { H2SO4 = 170°C } C3H6 + H2O }}
- Using hot aluminum oxide:
- {{#Chem:Al2O3}} and 350°C
- Using hot phosphoric acid
- {{#Chem:P2O5}} and heat