| Identification | |
| Name: | Urethane |
| Synonyms: | Urethane (Ethyl Carbamate); Ethyl carbamate; Carbamicacidethylester,98%; Poly(carbonate urethane); Ethyluretan |
| CAS: | 51-79-6 |
| EINECS: | 200-123-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | C3H7NO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 89.09 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C3H7NO2/c1-2-6-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H2,4,5) |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.1 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4144 (51 C) |
| Water Solubility: | slightly soluble |
| Solubility: | slightly soluble |
| Appearance: | white crystalline powder |
| Report: |
NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 2B 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 Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 ,1974,p. 111.(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) . Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Color: | Colorless, columnar crystals or white, granular powder Prisms from benzene and toluene |
| Usage: | Molten urethan is good solvent for various organic materials, prepn & modification of amino resins, as solubilizer & co-solvent for pesticides, fumigants. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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