Agent Name |
Methoxyflurane |
CAS Number |
76-38-0 |
Formula |
C3-H4-Cl2-F2-O |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxyethane; 2,2-Dichloro-1,1-difluoroethyl methyl ether; Analgizer; Anecotan; Ethane, 2,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoro-1-methoxy-; Ingalan; Inhalan; Methofane; Methoflurane; Methoxane; Methoxifluranum; Methoxyfluran; Methoxyflurane; Methoxyfluranum [INN-Latin]; Methyl 1,1-difluoro-2,2-dichloroethyl ether; Metofane; Metofane (VAN); Metossiflurano [DCIT]; Metoxfluran; Metoxifluran; Metoxiflurano [INN-Spanish]; Penthrane; Penthrane (VAN); Pentran; Pentrane; [ChemIDplus] UN8027 |
Category |
Waste Anesthetic Gases |
Description |
Colorless liquid with a fruity odo; inhalation anesthetic; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an anesthetic; [Merck Index] A discontinued drug; [HSDB] |
Comments |
See "WASTE ANESTHETIC GASES." |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
49.1 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 33,500 mg/m3/4h |
Explanatory Notes |
NIOSH Rel = 60 min. ceiling of 2 ppm; Flash point = 145 deg F; |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: METHOXYFLURANE
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