Preferred Label : Propylene Oxide;
NCIt synonyms : Methylethylene Oxide; Propene Oxide; Methyl Oxirane; 1,2-Propylene Oxide; 1,2-Epoxypropane;
NCIt definition : A synthetic, highly-flammable, volatile, colorless liquid that is soluble in water
and miscible with many organic solvents. Propylene oxide is used primarily as a chemical
intermediate in the production of polyethers and propylene glycol. It is also used
as a pesticide and a fumigant for the sterilization of packaged foods and plastic
medical instruments. Acute inhalation exposure to vapors of this compound can result
in respiratory tract irritation, coughing, difficulty in breathing (dyspnea) and buildup
of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) that can possibly lead to pneumonia. Inhale
high concentrations of the vapors for short time periods may cause headache, motor
weakness, incoordination, ataxia and coma. Contact with propylene oxide can irritate
the eyes and skin. It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05);
UNII : Y4Y7NYD4BK;
InChIKey : GOOHAUXETOMSMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 75-56-9;
Chemical formula : C3H6O;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:38685;
Origin ID : C44438;
UMLS CUI : C0072229;
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