cis-1,3-Dimethylcyclopentane
Agent Name
cis-1,3-Dimethylcyclopentane
CAS Number
2532-58-3
Formula
C7-H14
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Cyclopentane, 1,3-dimethyl-, (1R,3S)-rel-; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; Vapors cause drowsiness and dizziness; Harmful by ingestion; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung damage); A possible sensitizer (based on QSAR modeling); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Methylcyclopentane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
66.2 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s." 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: