2-Acetylthiophene
Agent Name
2-Acetylthiophene
Alternative Name
Ethanone, 1-(2-thienyl)-
CAS Number
88-15-3
Formula
C6-H6-O-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Ethanone, 1-(2-thienyl)-; 1-(2-Thienyl)ethanone; 2-Acetothienone; 2-Acetothiophene; 2-Thienyl methyl ketone; Methyl 2-thienyl ketone; alpha-Acetylthiophene; Ketone, methyl 2-thienyl; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Thiophenes
Description
Pale yellow liquid with a slightly sweet odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 40 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Thiophene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.365 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 730 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
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