1-Pentene, 2-methyl-
Agent Name
1-Pentene, 2-methyl-
CAS Number
763-29-1
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Methyl-1-pentene; 2-Methyl-pentene-1; 2-Methylpentene; 4-Methyl-4-pentene; 2-Methylpent-1-ene; [ChemIDplus] 1-Methyl-1-propylethylene; iso-Hexene; [CHRIS] UN2288
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Comments
Causes general anesthesia and respiratory depression in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of rats and mice; [RTECS] A skin and eye irritant; Inhalation may cause anesthetic effects; [CHRIS] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "1-Pentene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
195 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 115,000 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Isohexenes." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: