Urethane

CAS: 51-79-6

Ref. TR-U825300

Product Information

• Name: Urethane
• Synonyms: Ethyl aminoformate, Ethyl carbamate, Ethylurethane, Leucethane, NSC 746, O-Ethylurethane, Pracarbamine, Urethan, Carbaminsaeure-Aethylester, Ethyl urethane, Nsc 746, Uretano, Urethane (ethyl carbamate)

Description

Applications Urethane is a naturally occurring contaminant in fermented foods, particularly wine, stone-fruit brandies, and bread. This substance is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen (1) despite being an additive in some alcoholic beverages and foods (2). It binds covalently with DNA however due to its low unavoidable daily intake, it is considered of negligible concern (3).Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Environmental contaminants; Food contaminants.
References 1. Mirvish, S. et al.: Adv. Cancer Res. 1968;11:1-42.2. Battaglia R. et al.: Food Addit Contam. 1990 Jul-Aug;7(4):477-96. 3. Zimmerli B. et al.: Mutat Res. 1991 Mar-Apr;259(3-4):325-50.

• Brand: TRC

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 89.09
• Formula: C₃H₇NO₂
• Color/Form: White To Off-White
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H7NO2/c1-2-6-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H2,4,5)
• InChI key: InChIKey=JOYRKODLDBILNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(N)=O