It is a cyclic sulfonate ester, a class of compounds called sultones.

It may be prepared by the acid catalyzed reaction of allyl alcohol and sodium bisulfite.

1,3-propane sultone is an activated ester and is susceptible to nucleophilic attack.

[4] Typical of activated esters, 1,3-propane sultone is an alkylating agent.

1,3-Propane sultone is toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic.