Urethane

Independent reference data for Urethane (CAS 51-79-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as an antineoplastic agent, veterinary anesthetic, and chemical intermediate; [ChemIDplus] Used as an intermediate, amino resin modifier, solvent, and animal anesthetic; Occurs naturally in fermented wines and foods; [Merck Index]SOLUBILIZER & CO-SOLVENT FOR COSMETICS.

Synonyms and trade names

urethane; ETHYL CARBAMATE; 51-79-6; Carbamic acid, ethyl ester; Leucethane; Pracarbamine; Carbamic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl urethane; Ethylcarbamate; Ethylurethane; O-Ethylurethane; Pracarbamin; Ethyl urethan; Leucothane; U-Compound; Aethylcarbamat

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	CONTAMINANT: Food Contaminant TRS 930-JECFA 64/31 FAS 55-JECFA 64/205

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H350, H302 (27.1%), H312, H336, H341, H361, H373, H340

H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]

P203, P280, P318, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

What the public record says

Urethane · CAS 51-79-6 · C3H7NO2. UNII 3IN71E75Z5. Boiling Point: 360 to 363 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 185; Boiling Point: 185 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.