- Source: Methyloxiranone
Methyloxiranone or α-propiolactone 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-bromopropionate anion. It is an intermediate in the decomposition of 2-chloropropionic acid in the gas phase.
See also
β-Propiolactone
Acetolactone
