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Name |
1,2-Epoxyhexadecane |
EINECS | 230-786-2 |
CAS No. | 7320-37-8 | Density | 0.846 |
PSA | 12.53000 | LogP | 5.47640 |
Solubility | N/A | Melting Point |
21-22 °C(lit.) |
Formula | C16H32 O | Boiling Point | 323.5 °C at 760 mmHg |
Molecular Weight | 240.429 | Flash Point | 93 ºC |
Transport Information | N/A | Appearance | N/A |
Safety | Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. | Risk Codes | R36/37/38 |
Molecular Structure | Hazard Symbols | ||
Synonyms |
Hexadecane,1,2-epoxy- (6CI,7CI,8CI); Oxirane, tetradecyl- (9CI); 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane;1,2-Epoxyhexadecene; 1,2-Hexadecene epoxide; 1,2-Hexadecylene oxide;1-Hexadecene oxide; Cyracure UVR 6216; Hexadecylene oxide; Tetradecyloxirane;UVR 6216; Vikolox 16 |
Article Data | 24 |
IUPAC Name: 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane
The MF of 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (7320-37-8) is C16H32O.
The MW of 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (7320-37-8) is 240.42.
Synonyms of 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (7320-37-8): Hexadecene epoxide ; 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane ; 2-Tetradecyloxirane ; Oxirane, 2-tetradecyl- ; 1,2-Hexadecene epoxide
Product Categories: Oxiranes;Simple 3-Membered Ring Compounds;Epoxide Monomers
Apperance: White waxy solid or clear colorless liquid. Faint pleasant odor
Index of Refraction: 1.453
EINECS: 230-786-2
Density: 0.858 g/ml
Flash Point: 93.3 °C
Boiling Point: 323.5 °C
Melting Point: 21-22 °C
1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (7320-37-8) is used as organic synthesis.
The neat compound, 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane, is sensitive to prolonged exposure to heat. 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane is also moisture sensitive. 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane reacts with inorganic acids, thiosulfate, carboxylic acids, hydrogen cyanide, water, amines, aldehydes, alcohols, and caustics. 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane will also react with amino, hydroxyl and carboxyl groups.
1. | mic-mus:lym 24 mg/L | EMMUEG Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. 12 (1988),85. | ||
2. | msc-mus:lym 18 mg/L | EMMUEG Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. 12 (1988),85. |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.Safety information of 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (7320-37-8):
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Statements
36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
Safety Statements
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
RTECS ML9450000