Methyl (2S)-2,3-epoxypropanoate
[CAS# 118712-39-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Epoxide
• Name: Methyl (2S)-2,3-epoxypropanoate
• Synonyms: Methyl (2S)-glycidate
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 102.09
• CAS Registry Number: 118712-39-3
• EC Number: 601-557-8

Properties

• Density: 1.166
• Refractive index: 1.42
• Flash point: 72 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351