Cyclopropane
- C3H6
- CAS Number 75-19-4
- UN1027 (gas)
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Liquid / Gas Volumes
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Liquid Phase
At boiling point at 1.013 bar
Gas Phase
In standard conditions (1.013 bar, 15°C)
Physical Properties
Molecule phase diagram showing the transition phases between solid, liquid and gas as a function of temperature and pressure
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- Molar mass 42.081 g/mol
- Content in dry air /
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Critical Point
- Temperature 124.85 °C
- Pressure 55.4 bar
- Density 259.75 kg/m³
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Triple Point
- Temperature -127.56 °C
- Pressure 7.796E-4 bar
Pressure 1.013 bar
| Latent heat of fusion (at melting point) | 129.274 kJ/kg |
| Melting point | - 127.56 °C |
Pressure 1.013 bar
| Boiling point | - 31.48 °C |
| Latent heat of vaporization (at boiling point) | 471.56 kJ/kg |
| Liquid density (at boiling point) | 679.905 kg/m3 |
| Compressibility factor Z | 9.779E-1 |
| Cp/Cv ratio γ | 1.2136 |
| Gas density | 1.9194 kg/m3 |
| Gas/(liquid at boiling point) equivalent | 354.23 vol/vol |
| Heat capacity Cp | 1.2501 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Heat capacity Cv | 1.0301 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Specific gravity | 1.45 |
| Specific volume | 5.21E-1 m3/kg |
| Thermal conductivity | 13.518 mW/(m.K) |
| Vapor pressure | 3.4701 bar |
| Viscosity | 8.165E-5 Po |
| Compressibility factor Z | 9.8167E-1 |
| Cp/Cv ratio γ | 1.1968 |
| Gas density | 1.8125 kg/m3 |
| Gas/(liquid at boiling point) equivalent | 375.12 vol/vol |
| Heat capacity Cp | 1.3129 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Heat capacity Cv | 1.097 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Specific gravity | 1.45 |
| Specific volume | 5.517E-1 m3/kg |
| Thermal conductivity | 14.96 mW/(m.K) |
| Vapor pressure | 5.4973 bar |
| Viscosity | 8.6113E-5 Po |
| Compressibility factor Z | 9.8371E-1 |
| Cp/Cv ratio γ | 1.1869 |
| Gas density | 1.7481 kg/m3 |
| Gas/(liquid at boiling point) equivalent | 388.94 vol/vol |
| Heat capacity Cp | 1.3567 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Heat capacity Cv | 1.1431 kJ/(kg.K) |
| Solubility in water | 2.769E-1 mol/mol |
| Specific gravity | 1.45 |
| Specific volume | 5.721E-1 m3/kg |
| Thermal conductivity | 15.961 mW/(m.K) |
| Vapor pressure | 7.2641 bar |
| Viscosity | 8.9055E-5 Po |
Applications
Examples of uses of this molecule in Industry and Healthcare
Safety & Compatibility
GHS02
Flammable
GHS04
Gas under pressure
Autoignition Temperature, Flammability Limits & Flash Point
Europe (according to EN1839 for Limits and EN 14522 for autoignition temperature)
| Autoignition temperature (Chemsafe) | 495 °C |
| Lower flammability limit (IEC 80079-20-1) | 2.4 vol% |
| Upper flammability limit (IEC 80079-20-1) | 10.4 vol% |
US (according to ASTM E681 for Limits and ASTM E659 for autoignition temperature)
| Autoignition temperature (NFPA 325) | 498 °C |
| Lower flammability limit (NFPA 325) | 2.4 vol% |
| Upper flammability limit (NFPA 325) | 10.4 vol% |
Odor
Petroleum Ether
Metals
| Aluminium | Satisfactory |
| Brass | Satisfactory |
| Monel | No data |
| Copper | No data |
| Ferritic Steel | Satisfactory |
| Stainless steel | Acceptable |
| Zinc | No data |
| Titanium | No data |
Plastics
| Polytetrafluoroethylene | Satisfactory |
| Polychlorotrifluoroethylene | Satisfactory |
| Polyvinylidene fluoride | Satisfactory |
| Polyvinyl chloride | Satisfactory |
| Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene | No data |
| Polycarbonate | No data |
| Polyamide | Satisfactory |
| Polypropylene | Satisfactory |
Elastomers
| Butyl (isobutene- isoprene) rubber |
Significant swelling
Not recommended
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| Nitrile rubber | Satisfactory |
| Chloroprene |
Significant swelling
Not recommended
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| Chlorofluorocarbons | No data |
| Silicone |
Significant swelling
Not recommended
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| Perfluoroelastomers | Satisfactory |
| Fluoroelastomers | Satisfactory |
| Neoprene | No data |
| Polyurethane | Satisfactory |
| Ethylene-Propylene |
Significant swelling
Not recommended
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Lubricants
| Hydrocarbon based lubricant |
Significant loss of mass
Not recommended
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| Fluorocarbon based lubricant | Satisfactory |
Materials compatibility
Recommendations : Air Liquide has gathered data on the compatibility of gases with materials to assist you in evaluating which materials to use for a gas system. Although the information has been compiled from what Air Liquide believes are reliable sources (International Standards: Compatibility of cylinder and valve materials with gas content; Part 1- Metallic materials: ISO11114-1 (March 2012), Part 2 - Non-metallic materials: ISO11114-2 (April 2013), it must be used with extreme caution and engineering judgement. No raw data such as these can cover all conditions of concentration, temperature, humidity, impurities and aeration. It is therefore recommended that this table is only used to identify possible materials for applications at high pressure and ambient temperature. Extensive investigation and testing under the specific conditions of use need to be carried out to validate a material selection for a given application. Contact the regional Air Liquide team for expertise service.
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More information
Cyclopropane was discovered in 1881 by August Freund, who also proposed the correct structure for the new substance in his first paper.