High Purity Propylene Gas (C3H6) Hydrocarbon Gases

Propylene, also known as propene (C3H6), is a colorless gas with a faint, sweet odor. It is an unsaturated hydrocarbon and is the second simplest member of the alkene series, with a double bond between two of the carbon atoms. Propylene is an important chemical building block in the petrochemical industry and is used in the production of a wide range of products, including plastics, resins, and synthetic rubbers.Propylene is poorly soluble in water but can dissolve in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and acetone.Propylene has a relatively low thermal conductivity, which is typical for nonpolar molecules.The viscosity of propylene is low, similar to other gases, and decreases with increasing temperature.Due to the presence of the carbon-carbon double bond, propylene is quite reactive and can undergo a variety of chemical reactions, including polymerization, addition reactions, and oxidation.Propylene is primarily used as a petrochemical feedstock for the production of polypropylene, one of the most widely used plastics.It is also used in the production of other chemicals, such as propylene oxide, propylene glycol, and various other polymers and resins.

Propylene is a flammable gas and can form explosive mixtures with air. It is important to handle and use propylene with appropriate safety measures to prevent fires and explosions.Exposure to high concentrations of propylene can lead to symptoms such as dizziness and nausea due to its potential as an asphyxiant.

· In the manufacturing of polymers 

· As a chemical intermediate in other chemical reactions 

· In the manufacturing of calibration mixtures for petrochemical, industrial hygiene and environmental applications.