| Identification | |
| Name: | Thiirane |
| Synonyms: | Ethylenesulfide (6CI,8CI); Ethylene episulfide; NSC 89690; Thiacyclopropane; Thiirene,2,3-dihydro- |
| CAS: | 420-12-2 |
| EINECS: | 206-993-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C2H4 S |
| Molecular Weight: | 60.12 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C2H4S/c1-2-3-1/h1-2H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1992 3 |
| Stability: | Stable at room temperature, but may have butylmercaptan added to enhance stability. Flammable. |
| Refractive index: | n20/D 1.495(lit.) |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble in ethanol and ether; soluble in acetone and chloroform In water, 2.8X10+4 mg/L at 25 deg C (est) |
| Appearance: | clear colourless liquid |
| Specification: | clear colourless liquid Safety Statements:16-36/37/39-45 16:Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking 36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection 45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) |
| Report: |
IARC Cancer Review: Group 3 IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 , 1987,p. 56.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Limited Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 11 , 1976,p. 257.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| Storage Temperature: | Freezer |
| Color: | Colorless liquid |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F: Flammable
T: Toxic
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