Thiophene
Agent Name
Thiophene
CAS Number
110-02-1
Formula
C4-H4-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Divinylene sulfide; Furan, thio-; Huile H50; Huile HSO; Thiacyclopentadiene; Thiaphene; Thiofen [Czech]; Thiofuram; Thiofuran; Thiofurfuran; Thiole; Thiophen; Thiotetrole; UN2414; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Thiophenes
Description
Colorless liquid with a benzene-like odor; [HSDB] Colorless liquid with an odor of "stench"; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, and monomer to make copolymers; [HSDB]
Comments
Contact can cause redness of the eyes and skin; Inhalation can cause sore throat, cough and dizziness; [ICSC] May be toxic to the liver; [NJ-HSFS] A skin and eye irritant; May cause liver injury; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
79.7 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 9,500 mg/m3/2H
Explanatory Notes
VP from HSDB;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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