2,5-Dihydrofuran

Agent Name
2,5-Dihydrofuran
CAS Number
1708-29-8
Formula
C4-H6-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2,5-Dihydrofuran formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Oxa-3-cyclopentene; 3-Oxolene; Furan, 2,5-dihydro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Yellow liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Tremors, reduced muscle tone, abnormal gait, histopathological changes in the nasal passages, and significantly reduced body weight observed in 4-week inhalation study of rats at 1,250 ppm; [EPA TSCATS] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "2,3-Dihydrofuran."
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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