Propiolactone

A disinfectant with bactericidal, sporicidal, fungicidal and virucidal activities used as a vapor for sterilizing large enclosed spaces. Of limited usefulness because of toxicity and carcinogenic properties.

Propiolactone may refer to either of two isomeric chemical compounds:

• α-Propiolactone
• β-Propiolactone

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