2-Tetradecyloxirane
[CAS# 7320-37-8]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Cyclic hydrocarbon
• Name: 2-Tetradecyloxirane
• Synonyms: 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₂O
• Molecular Weight: 240.42
• CAS Registry Number: 7320-37-8
• EC Number: 230-786-2

Properties

• Density: 0.846
• Melting point: 21-22 ºC
• Boiling point: 175-180 ºC (12 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.446
• Flash point: 93 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	4	H227