ChemicalBook > CAS DataBase List > PROPYLENE

PROPYLENE

Product Name
PROPYLENE
CAS No.
115-07-1
Chemical Name
PROPYLENE
Synonyms
PROPENE;Propen;r1270;Propylen;CH3CH=CH2;1-Propene;Methylethylene;HC 1270;PROPYLENE;NCI-C50077
CBNumber
CB3750579
Molecular Formula
C3H6
Formula Weight
42.08
MOL File
115-07-1.mol
More
Less

PROPYLENE Property

Melting point:
−185 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
−47.7 °C(lit.)
Density 
1.49
vapor density 
1.48 (vs air)
vapor pressure 
15.4 atm ( 37.7 °C)
refractive index 
1.3567
Flash point:
-108 °C
pka
43(at 25℃)
form 
Colorless gas
Odor Threshold
13ppm
explosive limit
11.1%
Water Solubility 
0.33g/L(25 ºC)
FreezingPoint 
-185.25℃
Merck 
13,7941
BRN 
1696878
Dielectric constant
1.9(20℃)
Stability:
Stable. Highly flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, halogens.
LogP
1.77 at 20℃
CAS DataBase Reference
115-07-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
IARC
3 (Vol. Sup 7, 60) 1994
EPA Substance Registry System
Propylene (115-07-1)
More
Less

Safety

Hazard Codes 
F+
Risk Statements 
12
Safety Statements 
9-16-33
RIDADR 
UN 1077 2.1
WGK Germany 
-
RTECS 
UC6740000
Autoignition Temperature
860 °F
DOT Classification
2.1 (Flammable gas)
HazardClass 
2.1
HS Code 
29012200
Hazardous Substances Data
115-07-1(Hazardous Substances Data)
More
Less

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements

H220Extremely flammable gas

H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P377Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely.

P381Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

P410+P403Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

More
Less

N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
295663
Product name
Propylene
Purity
≥99%
Packaging
100g
Price
$128.4
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
295663
Product name
Propylene
Purity
≥99%
Packaging
300g
Price
$265
Updated
2024/03/01
Apolloscientific
Product number
OR54825
Product name
Propylene
Purity
99%
Packaging
100g
Price
$358
Updated
2021/12/16
More
Less

PROPYLENE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

Propylene is a colorless, fl ammable gas that follows ethylene as the second simplest alkene hydrocarbon. It has an odor similar to garlic and has wide use in the chemical industry as an intermediate in the synthesis of other derivatives such as polypropylene, propylene oxide, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and acrylonitrile. The production of propylene is similar to ethylene and is obtained through steam cracking of hydrocarbon feedstocks. Steam cracking is a process used to break molecules into smaller molecules by injecting the catalysts with steam.

Chemical Properties

colourless gas

Chemical Properties

Propylene is a colorless gas. Slight odor. The Odor Threshold is 23 ppm.

Uses

Polypropylene is closer to HDPE in its properties. Polypropylene is more heat resistant than polyethylene, and its higher melting point makes it preferable for items subjected to heat such as dishwashers. It is also used extensively for containers of dairy projects. Familiar plastic containers holding yogurt, butter, margarine, and spreads are generally made of polypropylene. Another advantageous property of polypropylene is that it is resistant to many solvents, acids, and bases. This makes it an ideal for several common applications: the casing of car batteries, truck bed liners, outdoor carpet and welcome mats, tops for plastic bottles, storage tanks, car trim and paneling, and toys. Polypropylene is also used extensively in fiber form in textile applications. One third of polypropylenes production in the United States is used as fiber and the worldwide use of fiber polypropylene was approximately 2.5 million tons in 2005. Major uses of fiber polyethylene are carpeting, upholstery, paper and packaging, construction fabric liners, diapers, and rope. Propene is used as a starting material for numerous other compounds. Chief among these are isopropyl alcohol, acrylonitrile, and propylene oxide. Isopropyl alcohol results from the hydration of propylene during cracking and is the primary chemical derived from propylene. Isopropyl alcohol is used as a solvent, antifreeze, and as rubbing alcohol, but its major use is for the production of acetone. Acrylonitrile is used primarily as a monomer in the production of acrylic fibers. Polymerized acrylonitrile fibers are produced under the trade names such as Orlon (DuPont) and Acrilan (Monsanto). Acrylonitrile is also a reactant in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, synthetic rubber, and resins. Acrylonitrile production occurs primarily through ammoxidation of propylene: CH3- CH = CH2 + NH3 + 1.5O2→CH2 = CH - CN + 3 H2O.

Uses

Accelerated production and use of polypropylene began in the late 1950s when the discovery of Ziegler-Natta catalysts made large-scale polymerization of propylene economically feasible. The polymerization of propylene leads to several different structures that vary in their properties based on their tacticity. Tacticity, derived from the Greek word tactos meaning ordered, refers to how groups are arranged in a polymer. The general structure of the polypropylene molecule can be pictured as polyethylene in which a methyl (CH3) group has replaced a hydrogen atom in each monomer. Three general structures for polypropylene are termed isotactic, syndiotactic, and atactic.
The different forms of polyethylene, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and highdensity polyethylene (HDPE), dictate its physical properties. In the polymerization process, the isostatic structure forms helical coils that allow tight packing, resulting in a highly ordered crystalline structure and producing a hard, strong, stiff plastic with a high-melting-point. Conversely, the random atactic configuration prevents a tight structure resulting in an amorphous, soft substance. Polypropylene production accelerated around 1960 with the advent of Ziegler-Natta catalyst to control the polymerization process. In the last 20 years, a new group of catalysts called metallocene catalysts have resulted in signifi cant advances in the propylene industry. Metallocene catalysts consist of a transition metal, such as titanium or zirconium, sandwiched between carbon rings.
Metallocene catalysts have allowed greater control and advances in polymerization. The polymerization of isostatic propylene up to about 1995 resulted in a structure with approximately 5% atactic polypropylene. Metallocene catalysts made it possible to produce 100% isostatic or syndiotactic polypropylenes. The catalysts have also allowed chemists to control the chain length of polypropylene tacticities in polymers to produce various polypropylenes with a range of physical and chemical characteristics. For example, rubbery elastomer polypropylene results by producing atactic polyethylene chains with regions of isostatic polypropylene interspersed along the chain. The isotactic regions are areas along the chain where greater attraction and packing between molecules takes place, resulting in cross-linking of the chains. This is similar to the vulcanization process in rubber. Th us a soft flexible polypropylene is produced. Polypropylene is also co-polymerized with polyethylene to expand its applications.

Uses

Propylene is obtained from refining of gasolineand thermal or catalytic cracking ofhydrocarbons. It is used to produce polypropylene(plastic) and in the manufacture ofacetone, isopropanol, cumene, and propyleneoxide.

Uses

In polymerized form as polypropylene for plastics and carpet fibers. Chemical intermediate in the manufacture of acetone, isopropylbenzene, isopropanol, isopropyl halides, propylene oxide, acrylonitrile, cumene.

Definition

A gaseous alkene. Propene is not normally present in the gaseous crude-oil fraction but can be obtained from heavier fractions by catalytic cracking. This is the principal industrial source. Propene is the organic starting material for the production of propan-2-ol, required for the manufacture of propanone (acetone), and the starting material for the production of polypropene (polypropylene).

Definition

propylene: A colourlessgaseous hydrocarbon, CH3CH:CH2;m.p. –185.25°C; b.p. –47.4°C. It is analkene obtained from petroleum bycracking alkanes. Its main use is inthe manufacture of polypropene.

Definition

ChEBI: An alkene that is propane with a double bond at position 1.

General Description

PROPYLENE is a colorless gas with a faint petroleum like odor. PROPYLENE is shipped as a liquefied gas under its own vapor pressure. For transportation PROPYLENE may be stenched. Contact with the liquid can cause frostbite. PROPYLENE is easily ignited. The vapors are heavier than air. Any leak can either be liquid or vapor. PROPYLENE can asphyxiate by the displacement of air. Under prolonged exposure to fire or intense heat the containers may rupture violently and rocket. PROPYLENE is used to make other chemicals. Can cause explosion.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable.

Reactivity Profile

During an experiment to produce lactic acid by oxidizing PROPYLENE with nitrogen peroxide, a violent explosion occurred. These mixtures (olefins and nitrogen peroxide) form extremely unstable nitrosates or nitrosites (Comp. Rend. 116:756 1893). Contact of very cold liquid PROPYLENE with water may result in vigorous or violent boiling of the product and extremely rapid vaporization due to the large temperature differences involved. If the water is hot, there is the possibility that a liquid "superheat" explosion may occur. Pressures may build to dangerous levels if liquid PROPYLENE contacts water in a closed container.

Hazard

Asphyxiant. Highly flammable, danger- ous fire risk, explosive limits in air 2–11%. Upper respiratory tract irritant. Questionable carcinogen.

Health Hazard

Moderate concentration in air causes dizziness, drowsiness, and unconsciousness. Contact with liquefied PROPYLENE will cause ``freezing burn.''

Health Hazard

Propylene is an asphyxiate and at high concentrationsa mild anesthetic. Exposure tohigh concentrations can cause narcosis andunconsciousness. Contact with the liquefiedgas can cause burns.

Fire Hazard

Behavior in Fire: Containers may explode. Vapor is heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back.

Flammability and Explosibility

Extremely flammable

Safety Profile

A simple asphpant. No irritant effects from hgh concentrations in gaseous form. When compressed to liquid form, can cause skin burns from freezing effects of rapid evaporation on tissue. Questionable carcinogen. Flammable gas and very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidlzers. Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. Under unusual conditions, i.e., 955 atm pressure and 327'℃, it has been known to explode. Explodes on contact with trifluoromethyl hypofluorite. Explosive polymerization is initiated by lithium nitrate + sulfur dioxide. Reacts with oxides of nitrogen to form an explosive product. Dangerous; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, stop flow of gas. Used in production of fabricated polymers, fibers, and solvents, in production of plastic products and resins. For effects of simple asphyxiants, see ARGON.

Potential Exposure

Propylene is used in production of fabricated polymers, fibers, polypropylene resins; solvents, isopropyl alcohol, propylene dimer, and trimer as gasoline components and detergent raw materials; propylene oxide; cumene, synthetic glycerol; isoprene, and oxo-alcohols.

Carcinogenicity

Exposure of rats and mice to 200, 1000, or 5000 ppm propene 7 h/day, 5 days/week for 18–24 months did not reveal any carcinogenic effects in either species. In another study with exposures of 5,000 and 10,000 ppm, rats exhibited non-neoplastic lesions in the nasal cavity. These consisted of hyperplasia in female rats exposed to the high concentrations, and squamous metaplasia in female rats exposed to both concentrations and in male rats exposed to the low concentration. Inflammatory changes occurred also in male rats of both exposure groups.

Environmental Fate

Propene degrades in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals with a half-life of 14.6 h. It also reacts in air with ozone and nitrate radicals with half-lives of 1 and 4 days, respectively. In soil, volatilization is expected to be the primary fate due to propene’s high vapor pressure. Volatilization also occurs from water, while remaining propene is readily degraded by microorganisms. This results in propene being unlikely to bioaccumulate or bioconcentrate in soil or aquatic organisms.

Shipping

UN1077 Propylene, Hazard Class: 2.1; Labels: 2.1-Flammable gas. UN1075 Petroleum gases, liquefied or Liquefied petroleum gas, Hazard Class: 2.1; Labels: 2.1- Flammable gas. Cylinders must be transported in a secure upright position, in a well-ventilated truck. Protect cylinder and labels from physical damage. The owner of the com- pressed gas cylinder is the only entity allowed by federal law (49CFR) to transport and refill them. It is a violation of transportation regulations to refill compressed gas cylin- ders without the express written permission of the owner.

Purification Methods

Purify it by freeze-pump-thaw cycles and trap-to-trap distillation. [Beilstein 1 IV 725.]

Toxicity evaluation

Propene is classified as a simple asphyxiant, and its toxicity is associated with the central nervous system effects associated with oxygen deprivation.

Incompatibilities

Propylene forms explosive mixture with air. Violent reaction with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, per- oxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, and many other compounds. Able to form unstable peroxides; can polymerize, especially in heat, direct sunlight, oxidizers and other chemicals.

Waste Disposal

Return refillable compressed gas cylinders to supplier. Use a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material, perhaps using controlled incineration. All federal, state, and local environ- mental regulations must be observed.

More
Less

PROPYLENE Suppliers

Guangzhou Yuejia Gas Co., Ltd
Tel
400-6377517 19876107228
Email
linfeng@yigas.cn
Country
China
ProdList
39
Advantage
58
Central China Special Gas (CCSG) Co., Ltd
Tel
0734-8755555 15674722888
Fax
0734-8123618
Email
lyq@ccsg.cn
Country
China
ProdList
281
Advantage
58
Energy Chemical
Tel
021-021-58432009 400-005-6266
Fax
021-58436166
Email
sales8178@energy-chemical.com
Country
China
ProdList
44751
Advantage
61
Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp.
Tel
021-021-021-67601398-809-809-809 15221380277
Fax
021-57711696
Email
marketing_china@spectrumchemical.com
Country
China
ProdList
9664
Advantage
60
Chizhou Kailong Import and Export Trade Co., Ltd.
Tel
Fax
-
Email
xg01_gj@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
9503
Advantage
50
Sigma-Aldrich
Tel
021-61415566 800-8193336
Email
orderCN@merckgroup.com
Country
China
ProdList
51471
Advantage
80
Infinity SCI
Tel
400-400-1062016 17800804092
Email
admin@infsci.com
Country
China
ProdList
720
Advantage
55
Shanghai wechem chemical co., ltd
Tel
18824865657
Fax
021-6192 7501
Email
joey.lin@wechem.cn
Country
China
ProdList
506
Advantage
58
AoboRui (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
Tel
022-65675308 18310521067
Fax
QQ:2722718791
Email
23034325@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
100
Advantage
55
Zibo Zeno Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
0533-8800999 13515338377
Fax
0533-7544744
Email
zenuoyiyao@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
55
Advantage
58
Shandong Ono Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
0539-6362799 20)
Fax
0539-6362799(To 20)
Country
China
ProdList
9998
Advantage
58
Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co.,Ltd.
Tel
0551-65418671
Fax
0551-65418697
Email
sales@tnjchem.com
Country
China
ProdList
34572
Advantage
58
Chemwill Asia Co.,Ltd.
Tel
86-21-51086038
Fax
86-21-51861608
Email
chemwill_asia@126.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
23931
Advantage
58
Hubei Jusheng Technology Co.,Ltd.
Tel
18871490254
Fax
027-59599243
Email
linda@hubeijusheng.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
28180
Advantage
58
Hubei xin bonus chemical co. LTD
Tel
86-13657291602
Fax
027-59338440
Email
linda@hubeijusheng.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
22968
Advantage
58
CONIER CHEM AND PHARMA LIMITED
Tel
+8618523575427
Email
sales@conier.com
Country
China
ProdList
47465
Advantage
58
career henan chemical co
Tel
+86-0371-86658258 15093356674;
Fax
0086-371-86658258
Email
factory@coreychem.com
Country
China
ProdList
29826
Advantage
58
Shaanxi Dideu Medichem Co. Ltd
Tel
+86-029-81138252 +86-18789408387
Fax
029-88380327
Email
1057@dideu.com
Country
China
ProdList
3783
Advantage
58
Shanghai Yunfu Nano Technology Co., Ltd
Tel
18964169089
Email
yfnano@126.com
Country
China
ProdList
4549
Advantage
58
Isotope (Xiamen) Industry and Trade Co., Ltd
Tel
0510-051082803581 15903302207
Fax
051082803581
Email
zhongxin326@sohu.com
Country
China
ProdList
229
Advantage
58
Qingdao Tenglong microwave technology co., LTD.
Tel
0532-83818797 18561885118
Email
market@tlwb.com.cn
Country
China
ProdList
3946
Advantage
58
DWS Specialty Gas Co., Ltd
Tel
159-0619-7626 13194677939
Fax
0510-6511610
Email
yanning@abamtc.com
Country
China
ProdList
454
Advantage
58
QUALITY CONTROL SOLUTIONS LTD.
Tel
0755-66853366 15920483169
Email
sales@chem-strong.com
Country
China
ProdList
18810
Advantage
58
WUHAN JIXINYIBANG BIOTECHNOLOGY .,LTD
Tel
13297943853
Email
1704244976@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
5000
Advantage
58
iangsu Runfeng Synthetic Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
0513-66017678 18551497631
Email
507167383@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
4197
Advantage
58
Shaanxi DIDU pharmaceutical and Chemical Co., Ltd
Tel
17691182729 18161915376
Email
1046@dideu.com
Country
China
ProdList
10009
Advantage
58
Foshan Zhicheng Gas Co., Ltd.,
Tel
18098161577
Email
ZC_GAS@163.COM
Country
China
ProdList
168
Advantage
58
Aikon International Limited
Tel
18626450290
Email
yftan@aikonchem.com
Country
China
ProdList
10718
Advantage
58
Maotu Gas Equipment (Shanghai) Co. LTD
Tel
17301833415
Email
Nilong@maotoogas.com
Country
China
ProdList
271
Advantage
58
Hubei chengfeng chemical co. LTD
Tel
13125175253
Email
1005221305@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
3074
Advantage
58
Hubei chengfeng chemical co. LTD
Tel
15827338311
Email
1802085297@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
4004
Advantage
58
Shanghai isotope chemical co.,ltd
Tel
021-51600108 16621736678
Email
info@chinaisotope.com
Country
China
ProdList
4272
Advantage
58
Zibo Junlida Chemical Co. , Ltd.
Tel
18560270963
Email
1258536883@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
358
Advantage
58
Nantong Zhonghe Chemical New Materials Co., Ltd
Tel
13003551299 13003551299
Email
2369399482@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
7568
Advantage
58
Wuhan Jushun Chemical Co., Ltd
Tel
027-83238443 13349917800
Email
3629602341@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
4701
Advantage
58
Jiangsu Aowei New Materials Technology Co., Ltd
Tel
13335217656
Email
694153640@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
203
Advantage
58
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co.,Ltd.
Tel
+86-0371-55170693 +86-19937530512
Fax
0371-55170693
Email
info@tianfuchem.com
Country
China
ProdList
21695
Advantage
55
ZHEJIANG JIUZHOU CHEM CO., LTD
Tel
+86-0576225566889 +86-13454675544
Email
admin@jiuzhou-chem.com;jamie@jiuzhou-chem.com;alice@jiuzhou-chem.com
Country
China
ProdList
20000
Advantage
58
PT CHEM GROUP LIMITED
Tel
+86-85511178 +86-85511178
Email
peter68@ptchemgroup.com
Country
China
ProdList
35453
Advantage
58
Shaanxi Didu New Materials Co. Ltd
Tel
+86-89586680 +86-13289823923
Email
1026@dideu.com
Country
China
ProdList
9309
Advantage
58
Shandong Kaistong Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Country
CHINA
ProdList
363
Advantage
58
Shanghai Xichuan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@shzcphram.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
1963
Advantage
58
Zhangzhou Mei Fluorine Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
273259575@qq.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
20
Advantage
58
Shanghai Aachen Biomedical Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@yayupharm.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
3016
Advantage
58
Nanjing Ertian Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
940085605@qq.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
276
Advantage
58
Shandong Zhonghao Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
3290407688@qq.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
318
Advantage
58
Nanjing Sisu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
3342284701@qq.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
1903
Advantage
58
Dongying Yinglang Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sales@yinglangchem.com
Country
CHINA
ProdList
15
Advantage
58
Shaanxi Zhongbei Chemical Refrigeration Co., Ltd
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
sxzbzlhjj@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
47
Advantage
50
Xinjiang Xinfeng Co., Ltd.
Tel
--
Fax
--
Email
xinfengchem@hi2000.com
Country
China
ProdList
11
Advantage
60
More
Less

View Lastest Price from PROPYLENE manufacturers

Shaanxi Dideu Medichem Co. Ltd
Product
Propylene 115-07-1
Price
US $1.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
20T
Release date
2020-01-10
Career Henan Chemical Co
Product
PROPYLENE 115-07-1
Price
US $1.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
98%
Supply Ability
1KG, 5KG, 50KG
Release date
2020-01-14

115-07-1, PROPYLENERelated Search:


  • PROPENE
  • PROPYLENE
  • PROPYLENE CYL. WITH 2 L (NET ~800 G)
  • PROPENE, 99+%
  • PROPENE A10906
  • HC 1270
  • Propylene >=99%
  • Propylene 99.5%, Messer(R) CANGas
  • propene propylene
  • Propene,chemical grade
  • Propylene,chemical grade
  • Propene,synthetic grade
  • Propylene,synthetic grade
  • CH3CH=CH2
  • Methylethene
  • Methylethylene
  • NCI-C50077
  • Propen
  • Propylen
  • propylene(propene)
  • r1270
  • 1-Propene
  • 1-Propylene
  • Ppropene-D6
  • Propene (1-2% in Toluene)
  • Propene (2.0-3.5% in Heptane)
  • Propene (2.0-3.5% in Hexane)
  • PROPYLENE ISO 9001:2015 REACH
  • Thymol Impurity?31 (Thymol Blue)
  • 115-07-1
  • CH3CH2CH2
  • CH3CHCH
  • 115071
  • Compressed and Liquefied Gases
  • Synthetic Reagents
  • refrigerants