Oxetane
Agent Name
Oxetane
Alternative Name
1,3-Epoxypropane
CAS Number
503-30-0
Formula
C3-H6-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,3-Epoxypropane; 1,3-Propylene oxide; Cyclooxabutane; Oxacyclobutane; Oxetan; Propane, 1,3-epoxy-; Trimethylene oxide; Trimethylenoxid [German]; alpha,gamma-Propane oxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid with an agreeable aromatic odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate for epoxy resins and 3-substituted propanols; [HSDB]
Comments
A tumorigen and a mutagen; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Harmful by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
324 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = -28 deg C; [CAMEO]
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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