(S)-Propylene carbonate, 98%

About (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98%

(S)-Propylene carbonate is an ether building block carrying the CAS registry number 51260-39-0 with a typical assay of 98%. With the molecular formula C4H6O3, it has a molar mass of 102.09 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (4S)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one. Alternative names: (S)-1,2-Propanediol cyclic carbonate and (S)-4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one.

The material typically appears as a colourless to light yellow to light orange liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and C, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(S)-Propylene carbonate, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010223
CAS Number	51260-39-0
IUPAC name	(4S)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₃
Molecular weight	102.09 g/mol
Exact mass	102.0317
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29332990
InChIKey	RUOJZAUFBMNUDX-VKHMYHEASA-N
SMILES	C[C@H]1COC(=O)O1
PubChem CID	2734444

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to light yellow to light orange liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	35.5 Å²
Synonyms	(S)-1,2-Propanediol cyclic carbonate, (S)-4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, (S)-(-)-Propylene carbonate, 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-methyl-, (S)-, 4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane-2-one, (S)-Propylenecarbonate, (s)-(-)-1,2-propylene carbonate, Propylene carbonate, (S)-, (-)-1-Methyl-2,4-dioxolan-3-one, (S)-(-)-Propylene carbonate, 98%, (-)-(4S)-4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, 1,3-Dioxolan-2-one, 4-methyl-, (4S)-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98% is 51260-39-0. It is also known as (S)-1,2-Propanediol cyclic carbonate, (S)-4-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one, (S)-(-)-Propylene carbonate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98%?

(S)-Propylene carbonate, 98% has the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4S)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98% can I order?

We supply (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98% in (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, C packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. (S)-Propylene carbonate, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.