Agent Name | Tetrahydropyran |
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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] |
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Vapor Pressure | 71.5 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid n.o.s." |
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Adverse Effects | |
Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |