Propiolactone

Disinfectant used in vapor form to sterilize vaccines, grafts, etc. The vapor is very irritating and the liquid form is carcinogenic.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.540.600

MeSH Unique ID: D011420

Registry Number: 6RC3ZT4HB0

Entry Terms:

• beta-Propiolactone
• beta Propiolactone
• Propanolide

Previous Indexing:

• Lactones (1969-1974)
• Propionates (1972-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Disinfectants

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Lactones
Propiolactone