Dimethoxane

Agent Name
Dimethoxane
CAS Number
828-00-2
Formula
C8-H14-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Dimethoxane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,3-Dioxan-4-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-, acetate; 2,4-Dimethyl-6-acetoxy-1,3-dioxane; 2,4-Dimethyl-6-m-dioxanyl acetate; 2,6-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-ol acetate; 2,6-Dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-ol acetate; 2,6-Dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-yl acetate; 2,6-Dimethyl-meta-dioxan-4-ol acetate; 2,6-Dimethyl-meta-dioxan-4-yl acetate; 6-Acetoxy-2,4-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane; 6-Acetoxy-2,4-dimethyl-m-dioxane; 6-Acetoxy-2,4-dimethyl-meta-dioxane; Acetic acid, 2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxan-4-yl ester; Acetomethoxane; Dioxin (bactericide) (Obs.); G1V Gard DXN; GIV Gard DXN; GIV Gard DXN-CO; m-Dioxan-4-ol, 2,6-dimethyl-, acetate; [ChemIDplus] UN3272
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Yellow liquid; [Hawley] Mustard-like odor; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a preservative (cutting oil, resin emulsions, water-based paints, cosmetics, and inks) and a gasoline additive; [Merck Index] Used in dyestuffs, fabric softeners, adhesives, and antistatic lubricants; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; May cause allergic sensitization; [CAMEO] An irritant; Causes bladder and liver injury in high-dose animal studies; Oral LD50 (rat) = 1930 mg/kg; [MSDSonline]
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Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.142 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash Point = 61 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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