Tetrahydropyran
Agent Name
Tetrahydropyran
CAS Number
142-68-7
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
2H-Pyran, tetrahydro-; Oxacyclohexane; Oxane; Oxane (VAN); Pentamethylene oxide; THP; Tetrahydro-2H-pyran; Tetrahydropyrane; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Ethers (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent sweet odor like ether; [HSDB]
Comments
Forms peroxides on contact with air (technical products stabilized to prevent); [Merck Index] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
71.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
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: