Formula C3H4O2 | Molar mass 72.06 g/mol | |
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α-Propiolactone, or 2-methyl-α-lactone, 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-bromo-propionate anion. It is an intermediate in the decomposition of 2-chloropropionic acid in the gas phase.
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