1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE

CAS NO.：7320-37-8
Empirical Formula: C16H32O
Molecular Weight: 240.42
MDL number: MFCD00005151
EINECS: 230-786-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-03-20 11:08:41

What is 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE?

Definition

ChEBI: 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane is an epoxide.

General Description

White waxy solid or clear colorless liquid. Faint pleasant odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Moisture sensitive. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

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.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data are not available for 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE, but 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE is probably combustible.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Safety Profile

Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.

Properties of 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE

Melting point:	21-22 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	175-180 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.846 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.446(lit.)
Flash point:	93 °C
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	powder to lump to clear liquid
Specific Gravity	0.846
color	White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless
InChI	InChI=1S/C16H32O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-15-17-16/h16H,2-15H2,1H3
CAS DataBase Reference	7320-37-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Oxirane, tetradecyl-(7320-37-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (7320-37-8)

Safety information for 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H413:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.