Methyloxiranone

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α-Propiolactone
File:R-Alpha-propiolactone.png
(R)-Methyloxiranone
File:S-Alpha-propiolactone.png
(S)-Methyloxiranone
Names
IUPAC name
3-Methyloxiran-2-one
Other names
α-Propiolactone
2-Methyl-α-lactone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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Properties
C3H4O2
Molar mass 72.06 g mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Methyloxiranone or α-propiolactone is a chemical compound of the lactone family, with a three-membered ring. It is a stable product which can be obtained from the 2-bromopropionate anion.[1] It is an intermediate in the decomposition of 2-chloropropionic acid in the gas phase.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ The Chemical Thesaurus, (2R)-2-Methyl alpha-lactone data page. Accessed on 2009-10-07.
  2. ^ Vicent S. Safont, Vicente Moliner, Juan Andrés, Luís R. Domingo (1997), Theoretical Study of the Elimination Kinetics of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives in the Gas Phase. Decomposition of 2-Chloropropionic Acid. J. Physical Chemistry series A, volume 101, issue 10, pp. 1859–1865. Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).