Properties of 1,3-Propanesultone

CAS :   1120-71-4
Name:    1,3-Propanesultone
Synonyms:    NSC 42386;C sultone;Propyl Sultone;PROPANE SULTONE;1,3-Propansulton;1,3-PROPANESULTONE;propanesultone[qr];Propanesultone,99%;1,3-propyl sultone;1,3-Propanesulfone
CBNumber:    CB1433740
Molecular Formula:    C3H6O3S
Formula Weight:    122.14
mp :    30-33 °C(lit.)
bp :    180 °C30 mm Hg(lit.)
density :    1.392 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Fp :    >230 °F
Water Solubility :    Slightly soluble
Sensitive :    Moisture Sensitive
BRN :    109782
Stability::    Stable, but moisture sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Chemical Properties
White To Off-White low melting Solid
General Description
White crystalline solid or a colorless liquid. Melting point 86°F. Releases a foul odor when melting.
Air & Water Reactions
Soluble in water [Hawley].
Reactivity Profile
1,3-Propanesultone reacts slowly with water to give 3-hydroxopropanesulfonic acid. This reaction may be accelerated by acid. May react with strong reducing agents to give toxic and flammable hydrogen sulfide.
from:Acridine Raw Material