| 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] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 71.5 mm Hg |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid n.o.s." |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
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]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
71.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
CNS Solvent Syndrome
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap