Agent Name |
Thiophene |
CAS Number |
110-02-1 |
Formula |
C4-H4-S |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
Divinylene sulfide; Furan, thio-; Huile H50; Huile HSO; Thiacyclopentadiene; Thiaphene; Thiofen [Czech]; Thiofuram; Thiofuran; Thiofurfuran; Thiole; Thiophen; Thiotetrole; UN2414; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
Description |
Colorless liquid with a benzene-like odor; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, and monomer to make copolymers; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Contact can cause redness of the eyes and skin; Inhalation can cause sore throat, cough and dizziness; [ICSC] May be toxic to the liver; [NJ-HSFS] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
79.7 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (mice) = 9,500 mg/m3/2H |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: THIOPHENE
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