Methoxyflurane
Agent Name
Methoxyflurane
CAS Number
76-38-0
Formula
C3-H4-Cl2-F2-O
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxyethane; 2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoroethyl methyl ether; Analgizer; Anecotan; Ethane, 2,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxy-; Ingalan; Inhalan; Methofane; Methoflurane; Methoxane; Methoxifluranum; Methoxyfluran; Methoxyflurane; Methoxyfluranum [INN-Latin]; Methyl 1,1-difluoro-2,2-dichloroethyl ether; Metofane; Metofane (VAN); Metossiflurano [DCIT]; Metoxfluran; Metoxifluran; Metoxiflurano [INN-Spanish]; Penthrane; Penthrane (VAN); Pentran; Pentrane; [ChemIDplus] UN8027
Category
Waste Anesthetic Gases
Description
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; inhalation anesthetic; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as an anesthetic; [Merck Index] A discontinued drug; [HSDB]
Comments
See "WASTE ANESTHETIC GASES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
49.1 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 33,500 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
NIOSH Rel = 60 min. ceiling of 2 ppm; Flash point = 145 deg F;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: