1,3-Epoxybutane
Agent Name
1,3-Epoxybutane
Alternative Name
1,3-Butylene oxide
CAS Number
2167-39-7
Formula
C4-H8-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,3-Butylene oxide; 1-Methyltrimethylene oxide; 2-Methyloxetan; 2-Methyloxetane; Butane, 1,3-epoxy-; Oxetane, 2-methyl; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Comments
Emergency treatment: "irritants"; [HSDB] Acts as general anesthetic with intraperitoneal LDLo (mouse) = 1500 mg/kg; [RTECS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
218 mm Hg
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: