General

Synonyms: 1,1-difluoro-2,2-dichloro-1-methoxyethane, DA759, 2,2-dichloro-1,1-difluoroethyl methyl ether, metofane, penthrane, pentran, pentrane, analgizer, anecotan, ingalan, inhala, methoflurane, methoxane, metoxifluran, MOF, MSC-110432
Use: inhalation anesthetic
Molecular formula: C₃H₄Cl₂F₂O
CAS No: 76-38-0
EC No:

Physical data

Appearance: colourless liquid
Melting point: -35 C
Boiling point: 105 C
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm^-3): 1.426
Flash point: 63 C
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: negligible
 

Stability

Toxicology

May cause systemic effects in humans if inhaled. Experimental teratogen. Eye irritant.

Toxicity data
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ORL-HMN LDLO 140 mg kg^-1
IHL-HMN TCLO 3500 ppm/1h
IHL-RAT LD50 123 g/m3/4h
IHL-MUS LC50 118 g/m3/2h
IHL-MAM LC50 34 g/m3

Risk phrases
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R20.

Transport information

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UN No 8027. Hazard class 9.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.

Safety phrases
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