Urethane

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

Chemical structure

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

Sources Checked for Data in Record

• 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