ALLYL ALCOHOL†

Chemical Identification
Chemical Identification
CAS # 107-18-6
Formula

C₃H₆O

Synonyms

AA; allylic alcohol; propenol; 1-propen-3-ol; 2-propenol; vinyl carbinol

Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor.
Boiling point 205°F Molecular weight 58.1
Freezing point/melting point -200°F Vapor pressure 17 mmHg
Flash point 70°F Vapor density 2
Specific gravity 0.85 Ionization potential 9.63 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 2.5% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 18.0%
NFPA health rating 4 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 1 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0130 0130
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*

200 min

Sampling volume (TWA)*

10 L

10 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.05 L/min

0.2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*

3 L

Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*

0.2 L/min

Analytical method instruments GC-FID GC-FID
Method reference OSHA PV2140 (partially validated) NIOSH 1402 (partially validated)
Notes
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Wipe Method
Wipe Method
Sampler/Sampling media

Wipe with charcoal pad, seal in glass vial for shipment. [3M 3500]

Bulk Method
Bulk Method
On-Site Screening Techniques
On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
Exposure Limits
Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

2 ppm (5 mg/m³)

REL-TWA

2 ppm (5 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA

0.5 ppm [1996]

PEL-TWA

0.5 ppm (1.25 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL REL-STEL

4 ppm (10 mg/m³)

TLV-STEL PEL-STEL

4 ppm (10 mg/m³)

PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Skin notation

Y

Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

Notes: Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

20 ppm

Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-4 Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
Additional Resources and Literature References
Additional Resources and Literature References

NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Allyl alcohol

NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Allyl alcohol

Literature References

  • ACGIH: Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) - Allyl alcohol. See annual publication for most recent information.
  • U.S. EPA Integrated Risk Information System: Allyl alcohol (CASRN 107-18-6).
  • Irwin, R.D.: NTP Technical Report on the comparative toxicity studies of allyl acetate (CAS No. 591-87-7), allyl alcohol (CAS No. 107-18-6) and acrolein (CAS No. 107-02-8) administered by gavage to F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice. Toxic. Rep. Ser. (48): 1-73, A1-H10, 2006.
  • Jaeschke, H., Kleinwaechter, C. and Wendel, A.: The role of acrolein in allyl alcohol-induced lipid peroxidation and liver cell damage in mice. Biochem. Pharmacol. 36(1): 51-57, 1987.
  • Nielsen, G.D., Bakbo, J.C. and Holst, E.: Sensory irritation and pulmonary irritation by airborne, allyl acetate, allyl alcohol, and allyl ether compared to acrolein. Acta Pharmacol. Toxicol. (Copenh.) 54(4): 292-298, 1984.
  • Pohanish, R.P. (editor): Allyl Alcohol. In, Sittig’s Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, Fourth Ed., Vol. 1. Norwich, NY: Noyes Publications, William Andrew Publishing, 2002, pp. 92-94.
  • Toennes, S.W., Schmidt, K., Fandiño, A.S. and Kauert, G.F.: A fatal human intoxication with herbicide allyl alcohol (2-propen-1-ol). J. Anal. Toxicol. 26(1): 55-57, 2002.

Last Updated Date : 12/15/2020