1,4-Dimethylcyclohexane
Agent Name
1,4-Dimethylcyclohexane
CAS Number
589-90-2
Formula
C8-H16
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Hexahydroxylene; Cyclohexane, 1,4-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Dimethylcyclohexane; Dimethylcyclohexanes; p-Dimethylcyclohexane; [CAMEO] 1,4-Dimethylcyclohexane, mixture of cis and trans; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2263
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Clear colorless liquid with an odor like petroleum; [CAMEO]
Comments
A skin irritant; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung damage); May cause organ injury; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Cyclohexane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Dimethylcyclohexanes."
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: