2,2,5-Trimethylhexane
Agent Name
2,2,5-Trimethylhexane
CAS Number
3522-94-9
Formula
C9-H20
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Hexane, 2,2,5-trimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid. Pungent, acrid odor.
Comments
Causes changes in renal tubules and weight loss in 4-week intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Nonane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
16.6 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: