Urethane

We provide 1 form of Urethane

Molecule smiles
Name

Urethane

Properties
CAS:

51-79-6

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MW:

89.048

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cLogP:

-0.175

Description

Urethane is an ethyl ester of carbamic acid, that has been found in many fermented food products and alcoholic beverages. It has a potential to inhibit the growth of bacteria, plant tissue, and rat carcinoma. Urethane has been used for many years as an antineoplastic agent for medical purposes but this application ended after it was discovered to be carcinogenic.

Synonyms

carbamic acid ethyl ester | ethyl carbamate | urethane

Description

Urethane is an ethyl ester of carbamic acid, that has been found in many fermented food products and alcoholic beverages. It has a potential to inhibit the growth of bacteria, plant tissue, and rat carcinoma. Urethane has been used for many years as an antineoplastic agent for medical purposes but this application ended after it was discovered to be carcinogenic.

Synonyms

carbamic acid ethyl ester | ethyl carbamate | urethane

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Impurities and Related Compounds

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