4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentanone

Agent Name
4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentanone
CAS Number
590-50-1
Formula
C7-H14-O
Major Category
Solvents
4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentanone formula graphical representation
Synonyms
4,4-Dimethylpentan-2-one; [ChemIDplus] Methyl neopentyl ketone; [Acros Organics MSDS] UN1224
Category
Ketones (<C12)
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; May cause CNS depression; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: