Propyl ether

Agent Name
Propyl ether
CAS Number
111-43-3
Formula
C6-H14-O
Major Category
Solvents
Propyl ether formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1'-Oxybispropane; 4-Oxaheptane; Di-n-propyl ether; Dipropyl ether; Dipropyl oxide; Ether, di-n-propyl-; Propane, 1,1'-oxybis-; [ChemIDplus] UN2384
Category
Ethers (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Has anesthetic effects; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
62.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from HSDB;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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