1,3,5-Trioxane
Agent Name
1,3,5-Trioxane
Alternative Name
s-Trioxane
CAS Number
110-88-3
Formula
C3-H6-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
s-Trioxane; 1,3,5-Trioxacyclohexane; 1,3,5-Trioxan; Aldeform; Formagene; Formaldehyde, trimer; Marvosan; Metaformaldehyde; Paraformaldehyde; Polymerized formaldehyde; Polyoxymethylene; Triformol; Triossimetilene [Italian]; Trioxan; Trioxane; Trioxin; Trioxymethyleen [Dutch]; Trioxymethylen [German]; Trioxymethylene; [ChemIDplus] UN1325
Category
Aldehydes
Description
White solid with a chloroform-like odor; [HSDB] White crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis, as a disinfectant, and in fuel; [Hawley]
Comments
Cyclic trimer of formaldehyde; [Merck Index] A respiratory tract irritant; [eChemPortal: ESIS] Slowly releases formaldehyde at body temperature; Has same toxicity as formaldehyde after absorption into the body; [HSDB] A respiratory tract irritant; A severe skin and eye irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Formaldehyde."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
13 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 10,463 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 45 deg C; [Merck Index] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable solid, organic, n.o.s."
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: