2-Methyl-2-pentanol

Agent Name
2-Methyl-2-pentanol
CAS Number
590-36-3
Formula
C6-H14-O
Major Category
Solvents
2-Methyl-2-pentanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Hydroxy-2-methylpentane; 2-Methylpentan-2-ol; 2-Pentanol, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] Methylpentanol; 2-Metil-2-pentanol (Spanish DOT); Methyl-2-pentanol-2 (French DOT); [CAMEO] Dimethyl propyl carbinol; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2560
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Highly flammable; [CAMEO] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Methyl-1-pentanol."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
8.6 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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