Agent Name |
Propane sultone |
CAS Number |
1120-71-4 |
Formula |
C3-H6-O3-S |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
1,2-Oxathiolane, 2,2-dioxide; 1,2-Oxathrolane 2,2-dioxide; 1,3-Propane sultone; 1,3-Propanesultone; 1-Propanesulfonic acid, 3-hydroxy-, gamma-sultone; 3-Hydroxy-1-propanesulfonic acid gamma-sultone; 3-Hydroxy-1-propanesulphonic acid sultone; 3-Hydroxythietane-1,1-Dioxide; Propane sultone; Propanesultone; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
Description |
White, crystalline solid or a colorless liquid (above 86 degrees F). [Note: Releases a foul odor as it melts.]; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate in the production of organic chemicals; [HSDB] |
Comments |
A carcinogen in animal testing; [HSDB] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
0.27 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 2,140 mg/m3/6h |
Explanatory Notes |
Carcinogen--No TLV; NIOSH REL = lowest feasible conc.; Flash point > 235 deg F; |
Adverse Effects |
IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,3-PROPANE SULTONE
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