Hexanoic acid, anhydride
Agent Name
Hexanoic acid, anhydride
CAS Number
2051-49-2
Formula
C12-H22-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Hexanoic acid, 1,1'-anhydride; Hexanoic anhydride; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Other
Description
Clear slightly yellow liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Butyric anhydride."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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