1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane
Agent Name
1,2-Epoxy-3-methoxypropane
CAS Number
930-37-0
Formula
C4-H8-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Denacol EX-131; (Methoxymethyl)oxirane; 2,3-Epoxypropyl-methyl ether; 3-Methoxy-1,2-epoxypropane; 3-Methoxypropylene oxide; Glycidol methyl ether; Glycidyl methyl ether; Methyl glycidyl ether; Methylglycidyl ether; Oxirane, (methoxymethyl)-; Propane, 1,2-epoxy-3-methoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN1992
Category
Glycidyl Ethers
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen and primary irritant; Caused lacrimation and somnolence in lethal-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: "irritants"; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point < 21 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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