Acetic acid, allyl ester
Agent Name
Acetic acid, allyl ester
Alternative Name
Allyl acetate
CAS Number
591-87-7
Formula
C5-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Allyl acetate; 2-Propenyl acetate; 2-Propenyl ethanoate; 3-Acetoxy-1-propene; 3-Acetoxypropene; Acetic acid, 2-propenyl ester; Allyl acetic acid; Acetic acid, 2-propen-1-yl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2333
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used to make allyl alcohol and as a synthetic flavoring agent; [HSDB]
Comments
A tumorigen and moderate eye irritant; Causes gastritis, hepatitis, and weight loss in feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] A strong irritant; Irritation and lacrimation observed in animal studies; Enzymatic hydrolysis required for hepatotoxic activation in rat feeding studies; Emergency medical treatment: lacrimators; [HSDB] May irritate or burn skin and eyes; [CAMEO] Effects in gavage study with rats at 100 mg/kg include decreases in hematocrit, increases in ALT and other liver enzymes, necrosis and hemorrhage of the forestomach, and changes in bone marrow, lymph nodes, and thymus; [NTP]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
27.2 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 1,000 ppm/1h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 22 deg C; [eChemPortal: ERMA] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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