Cyclooctane

Agent Name
Cyclooctane
CAS Number
292-64-8
Formula
C8-H16
Major Category
Solvents
Cyclooctane formula graphical representation
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; mp = 14.8 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Inhalation may cause drowsiness, fatigue, muscle weakness, blurred vision, and anorexia; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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