2-Cyclohexen-1-one
Agent Name
2-Cyclohexen-1-one
CAS Number
930-68-7
Formula
C6-H8-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Cyclohexenone; 3-Oxocyclohexene; Cyclohex-2-enone; [ChemIDplus] UN2929
Category
Aliphatic Ketones, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
A strong sensitizer; [Kanerva, p. 1775] An eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cyclohexanone." See "Carvone" and "Isophorone."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.62 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 250 ppm/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic liquid, flammable, organic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: