1,2-Epoxyoctadecane

CAS NO.：7390-81-0
Empirical Formula: C18H36O
Molecular Weight: 268.48
MDL number: MFCD00005152
EINECS: 230-977-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-09-01 17:37:15

What is 1,2-Epoxyoctadecane?

Chemical properties

white waxy solid

The Uses of 1,2-Epoxyoctadecane

1,2-Epoxyoctadecane can be used to produce octadecane-1,2-diol at heating. It is used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field .

General Description

White waxy or chunky solid.

Air & Water Reactions

1,2-Epoxyoctadecane is sensitive to exposure to moisture. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

1,2-Epoxyoctadecane, an epoxide, is sensitive to exposure to moisture. 1,2-Epoxyoctadecane is incompatible with strong acids, caustics and peroxides. . Epoxides are highly reactive. They polymerize in the presence of catalysts or when heated. These polymerization reactions can be violent. Compounds in this group react with acids, bases, and oxidizing and reducing agents. They react, possibly violently with water in the presence of acid and other catalysts.

Health Hazard

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: 1,2-Epoxyoctadecane is a local irritant.

Fire Hazard

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

Properties of 1,2-Epoxyoctadecane

Melting point:	33-35°C
Boiling point:	146-148°C 1mm
Density	0.9227 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4500 (estimate)
Flash point:	176°C
form	powder to lump to clear liquid
color	White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	115434
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong acids, peroxides, caustics. Moisture sensitive.
CAS DataBase Reference	7390-81-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Oxirane, hexadecyl-(7390-81-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,2-Epoxyoctadecane (7390-81-0)

Safety information for 1,2-Epoxyoctadecane

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.