1,2-epoxyoctadecane
oxirane, 2-hexadecyl-
Identification
| Name | 1,2-epoxyoctadecane |
| IUPAC | 2-hexadecyloxirane |
| CAS Number | 7390-81-0 |
| EINECS | 230-977-0 |
| FDA UNII | O8GK4E0CVL |
| Molecular Formula | C18 H36 O |
| Molecular Weight | 268.48412000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00005152 |
| Nikkaji Number | J91.342A |
| XlogP3 | 8.40 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white waxy solid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Flash Point | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 0.004587 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 1,2-epoxyoctadecane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 1,2-epoxyoctadecane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
hexadecyloxirane
oxirane, 2-hexadecyl-
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