1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane
Agent Name
1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane
CAS Number
583-57-3
Formula
C8-H16
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Cyclohexane, 1,2-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2263
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); Vapors may have a narcotic effect (drowsiness and dizziness); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Cyclohexane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
14.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dimethylcyclohexanes." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: