2,3-Dimethylhexane
Agent Name
2,3-Dimethylhexane
CAS Number
584-94-1
Formula
C8-H18
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Hexane, 2,3-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2,3-Dimethyl-hexane; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Inhalation may cause drowsiness and dizziness; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung damage); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
23.4 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: