Molecular Formula | C8H12O2 |
Molar Mass | 140.18 |
Density | 1.094g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -55°C |
Boling Point | 230-232°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 225°F |
Water Solubility | 154.7g/L(20 ºC) |
Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 0.119mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Colorless to yellow liquid |
BRN | 106071 |
Storage Condition | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, amines and other compounds containg an active hydrogen. Hydrolyzes slowly in water. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.477(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00022354 |
Use | Vinylcyclohexene dioxide (VCD) as an ovarian toxin can be used to study its toxicity. VCD is used to study its toxic mechanism on ovarian follicle and epithelial cell differentiation. |
Hazard Symbols | T - Toxic |
Risk Codes | R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R68/20/21/22 - R68 - Possible risk of irreversible effects |
Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
UN IDs | UN 2810 6.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | RN8640000 |
Hazard Class | 6.1(b) |
Packing Group | III |
(IARC) carcinogen classification | 2B (Vol. Sup 7,60) 1994 |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Use | Vinyl cyclohexene dioxide (VCD) as an ovarian toxin can be used to study its toxicity. VCD is used to study its toxic mechanism on ovarian follicle and epithelial cell differentiation. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | poisoning |
acute toxicity | oral administration-rat LD50: 2130 mg/kg; Inhalation-rat LC50: 800 ppm/4 hours |
stimulation data | skin-rabbit 500 mg severe |
explosive hazard characteristics | polymerization exotherm, closed container can explode |
flammability hazard characteristics | combustible; burning emits stimulating smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse low temperature, ventilation, drying |
fire extinguishing agent | water, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder |
occupational standard | TWA 60 mg/m3; STEL 90 mg/m3 |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |