2-Methyl-2-vinyloxirane
Agent Name
2-Methyl-2-vinyloxirane
CAS Number
1838-94-4
Formula
C5-H8-O
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
3,4-Epoxy-3-methyl-1-butene; Oxirane, 2-ethenyl-2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] Isoprene oxide; Isoprene epoxide; [CAMEO] Monoepoxide of isoprene; [RTECS] Isoprene monoxide; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN1993
Category
Other Monomers
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Comments
Highly flammable; May polymerize; [CAMEO] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "3,4-Epoxy-1-butene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
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