Isobutyl vinyl ether
Agent Name
Isobutyl vinyl ether
CAS Number
109-53-5
Formula
C6-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Methyl-1-vinyloxypropane; IVE; Isobutanol vinyl ether; Isobutoxyethene; Lutanol LR 8500; Vinoflex MO 400*; Vinyl isobutyl ether; Ether, isobutyl vinyl; Propane, 1-(ethenyloxy)-2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] Eter vinil isobutílico (dot spanish); Eter vinil isobutilico, inhibido (Spanish DOT); Iso-butyl vinyl ether; Ether isobutylvinylique (French DOT); Ether isobutylvinylique, stabilise (French DOT); [CAMEO] UN1304
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in adhesives, coatings, and lacquers, as a resin modifier, plasticizer, and to make other chemicals; [NJ-HSFS]
Comments
May polymerize; Forms explosive peroxides on exposure to air; [CAMEO] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [NJ-HSFS] May form explosive peroxides; An irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Vinyl isobutyl ether, stabilized (UN1304) has warning of explosive polymerization; [ERG 2016]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
20 ppm
Vapor Pressure
59.5 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 16,000 ppm/4hr
Explosive Polymerization
Yes
Explanatory Notes
LC50 (rat) = 66,400 mg/m3/4hr; [IUCLID] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Vinyl isobutyl ether, stabilized." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: