Difference between revisions of "Urushiol"

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A pale yellow liquid.  Urushiol is composed of a mixture of catechol derivatives.  It is the toxic component in poison ivy (''Toxicodendron redicans''), poison oak (''Toxicodendron diversilobum'') and urushi (''Toxicodendron vernicefera'').
 
A pale yellow liquid.  Urushiol is composed of a mixture of catechol derivatives.  It is the toxic component in poison ivy (''Toxicodendron redicans''), poison oak (''Toxicodendron diversilobum'') and urushi (''Toxicodendron vernicefera'').
  
== Other Properties ==
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==Risks ==
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* Skin contact causes allergic reaction, irritation and swelling.
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* Chemical Book: [https://www.chemicalbook.com/ProductChemicalPropertiesCB0446772_EN.htm SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene.
 
Soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene.
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point
 
! scope="row"| Boiling Point
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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Skin contact causes allergic reaction, irritation and swelling.
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 11:54, 23 June 2022

Description

A pale yellow liquid. Urushiol is composed of a mixture of catechol derivatives. It is the toxic component in poison ivy (Toxicodendron redicans), poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum) and urushi (Toxicodendron vernicefera).

Risks

  • Skin contact causes allergic reaction, irritation and swelling.
  • Chemical Book: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene.

Density 0.968 g/ml
Boiling Point 200-210 C