1,2-Epoxycyclopentane
Agent Name
1,2-Epoxycyclopentane
CAS Number
285-67-6
Formula
C5-H8-O
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Cyclopentane oxide; Cyclopentane, 1,2-epoxy-; Cyclopentene epoxide; Cyclopentene oxide; Epoxycyclopentane; cis-1,2-Epoxycyclopentane; 6-Oxabicyclo(3.1.0)hexane; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Epoxides
Description
Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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