2,3,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanol

Agent Name
2,3,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanol
CAS Number
3054-92-0
Formula
C8-H18-O
Major Category
Solvents
2,3,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1-Diisopropylethanol; 2,3,4-Trimethyl-3-pentanol [FHFI]; 3-Pentanol, 2,3,4-trimethyl-; Diisopropylmethylcarbinol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Light brown or yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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