Product Information
Name:Urethane
Controlled Product
Synonyms:
- Ethyl aminoformate
- Ethyl carbamate
- Ethylurethane
- Leucethane
- NSC 746
- O-Ethylurethane
- Pracarbamine
- Urethan
Brand:TRC
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.
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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
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