Ethylene Oxide

Name: Ethylene Oxide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049487

About Ethylene Oxide

Listed under CAS 75-21-8, Ethylene Oxide is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. Formula C2H4O, molecular weight 44.05 g/mol. Systematically, it is named oxirane. Common synonyms include Ethylene oxide in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and Epoxyethane.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 10 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethylene Oxide
Catalogue No.	VQ-049487
CAS Number	75-21-8
IUPAC name	oxirane
Molecular formula	C₂H₄O
Molecular weight	44.05 g/mol
Exact mass	44.0262
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IAYPIBMASNFSPL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1CO1
PubChem CID	6354

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	12.5 Å²
Synonyms	Ethylene oxide in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), Epoxyethane, 1,2-Epoxyethane, Oxacyclopropane, Dihydrooxirene, Anprolene, Oxidoethane, Ethene oxide, Dimethylene oxide, Amprolene, Anproline, Merpol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H220Extremely flammable gas
H301Toxic if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H340May cause genetic defects
H350May cause cancer
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P203, P210, P222, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P363, P377, P381

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 Ethylene Oxide?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethylene Oxide is 75-21-8. It is also known as Ethylene oxide in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), Epoxyethane, 1,2-Epoxyethane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethylene Oxide?

Ethylene Oxide has the molecular formula C2H4O and a molecular weight of 44.05 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is oxirane.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethylene Oxide can I order?

We supply Ethylene Oxide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethylene Oxide?

Yes. Every lot of Ethylene Oxide 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 Ethylene Oxide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethylene Oxide 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.