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.