1,4-Butane sultone

Agent Name
1,4-Butane sultone
CAS Number
1633-83-6
Formula
C4-H8-O3-S
Major Category
Other Classes
1,4-Butane sultone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2-Oxathiane, 2,2-dioxide; 1,4-Butanesultone; Butane sultone; delta-Valerosultone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Clear faintly brownish-yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as research chemical (alkylating agent); Not commercially produced in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
A mutagen and equivocal tumorigen; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Propane sultone."
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