Allyl ethyl ether
Agent Name
Allyl ethyl ether
CAS Number
557-31-3
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Propene, 3-ethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] 3-Ethoxy-1-propene; Ethyl 2-propenyl ether; [Merck Index] Ether, allyl ethyl; Ethyl allyl ether; [CAMEO] UN2335
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
May cause skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; Toxic; [Merck Index] Readily oxidized by air forming unstable peroxides that may spontaneously explode; [CAMEO] May form explosive peroxides; An irritant; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
153 mm Hg
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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