Cyclopentene
Agent Name
Cyclopentene
CAS Number
142-29-0
Formula
C5-H8
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
UN2246
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Odor like gasoline; [FAHG] Slightly sweetish odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make rubber and plastics; [CAMEO]
Comments
May polymerize; High vapor concentrations may have narcotic effects; [CAMEO] May cause smarting and reddening of skin if spilled and allowed to remain on clothes; High vapor concentrations may cause mild smarting of eyes and respiratory system, dizziness, and loss of consciousness; [CHRIS] An irritant that can cause skin burns on prolonged contact; [FAHG] May form explosive peroxides; An irritant; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); Inhalation may cause dizziness or drowsiness; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "1-Pentene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
380 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 16,000 ppm/4hr
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
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: