Glycerol formal
Agent Name
Glycerol formal
CAS Number
5464-28-8
Formula
C4-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-(Methylidene)glycerol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolane; Glycerin formal; Glycerol, 1,2-O-methylene-; Sericosol-N; 1,3-Dioxolan-4-ylmethanol; 1,3-Dioxolane-4-methanol; [ChemIDplus] Methylidinoglycerol; [REPROTOX]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; Hygroscopic; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Condensation product of glycerin & formaldehyde; teratogenic action." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Teratogenic effects observed in rats; [REPROTOX] Causes sleep and excitement in oral lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Formaldehyde" and "Glycerin."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
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