Urethane
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Description
White crystalline powder. Urethane is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and polyurethane resins.
Synonyms and Related Terms
urethan; ethyl carbamate; ethyl urethane; carbamic acid ethyl ester
Other Properties
Soluble in water, ethanol, ether, glycerol, chloroform. Slightly soluble in olive oil.
| Composition | CO(NH2)OC2H5 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 51-79-6 |
| Melting Point | 48-50 |
| Density | 0.9862 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt = 89.09 |
| Boiling Point | 180-184 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible. Flash point = 92 C
Toxic by ingestion. Possible carcinogen and teratogen.
LINK: International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 10013