Indan

Agent Name
Indan
CAS Number
496-11-7
Formula
C9-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
Indan formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2-Hydrindene; 2,3-Dihydro-1H-indene; 2,3-Dihydroindene; Benzocyclopentane; Hydrindene; Hydrindonaphthene; Indane; Indane (VAN); Indene, 2,3-dihydro-; 1H-Indene, 2,3-dihydro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Found in coal tar; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung injury); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Indene."
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Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s."

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