Propene

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Propene
Chemical formula {{#Chem:C3H6}}
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
4
1
1
 
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

  1. Using hot sulfuric acid
    {{#Chem: C3H7OH { H2SO4 = 170°C } C3H6 + H2O }}
  2. Using hot aluminum oxide:
    {{#Chem:Al2O3}} and 350°C
  3. Using hot phosphoric acid
    {{#Chem:P2O5}} and heat

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