Trimethoxyboroxine
Agent Name
Trimethoxyboroxine
CAS Number
102-24-9
Formula
C3-H9-B3-O6
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Boric acid (H3B3O6), trimethyl ester; Trimethoxyboroxin; Boroxin, 2,4,6-trimethoxy-; Boroxin, trimethoxy-; Triboron trimethyl hexaoxide; [ChemIDplus] UN2924
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Clear colorless liquid; mp = 10 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes convulsions and respiratory depression in oral lethal-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2,2'-Oxybis(4,4,6-trimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborinane)." See "Boric acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, corrosive, 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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