1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE
- CAS NO.：7320-37-8
- Empirical Formula: C16H32O
- Molecular Weight: 240.42
- MDL number: MFCD00005151
- EINECS: 230-786-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:14:16
What is 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE?
Definition
ChEBI: 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane is an epoxide.
General Description
White waxy solid or clear colorless liquid. Faint pleasant odor.
Air & Water Reactions
Moisture sensitive. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
The neat compound, 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE, is sensitive to prolonged exposure to heat. 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE is also moisture sensitive. 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE reacts with inorganic acids, thiosulfate, carboxylic acids, hydrogen cyanide, water, amines, aldehydes, alcohols, and caustics. 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE will also react with amino, hydroxyl and carboxyl groups.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data are not available for 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE, but 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE is probably combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Safety Profile
Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Properties of 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE
| Melting point: | 21-22 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 175-180 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.846 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.446(lit.) |
| Flash point: | 93 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | powder to lump to clear liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.846 |
| color | White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H32O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-16-15-17-16/h16H,2-15H2,1H3 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 7320-37-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Oxirane, tetradecyl-(7320-37-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2-Epoxyhexadecane (7320-37-8) |
Safety information for 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H413:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 1,2-EPOXYHEXADECANE
| InChIKey | DSZTYVZOIUIIGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | O1CC1CCCCCCCCCCCCCC |
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