Propane sultone
Agent Name
Propane sultone
CAS Number
1120-71-4
Formula
C3-H6-O3-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Oxathiolane, 2,2-dioxide; 1,2-Oxathrolane 2,2-dioxide; 1,3-Propane sultone; 1,3-Propanesultone; 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-hydroxy-, gamma-sultone; 3-Hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid gamma-sultone; 3-Hydroxy-1-propanesulphonic acid sultone; 3-Hydroxythietane-1,1-Dioxide; Propane sultone; Propanesultone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
White, crystalline solid or a colorless liquid (above 86 degrees F). [Note: Releases a foul odor as it melts.]; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate in the production of organic chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
A carcinogen in animal testing; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.27 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 2,140 mg/m3/6h
Explanatory Notes
Carcinogen--No TLV; NIOSH REL = lowest feasible conc.; Flash point > 235 deg F;
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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