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Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies)
OCH2CH2CO
formula, see observation
57-57-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, with a pungent odor, used in organic synthesis, as a vapor sterilant, and a disinfectant.

OBS

β-propiolactone: obsolete form.

OBS

Chemical formula: OCH2CH2CO

Key term(s)
  • beta-propiolactone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OCH2CH2CO
formula, see observation
57-57-8
CAS number
OBS

β-propiolactone : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : OCH2CH2CO

Key term(s)
  • bêta-propiolactone

Spanish

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