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''). | ||
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+ | * Skin contact causes allergic reaction, irritation and swelling. | ||
+ | * 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 | ||
− | | 200-210 | + | | 200-210 C |
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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 |
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Boiling Point | 200-210 C |