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]
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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

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