2-Methylhexane
Agent Name
2-Methylhexane
CAS Number
591-76-4
Formula
C7-H16
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
D 726; Hexane, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] Isoheptane; [ICSC] UN1206
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
Comments
Causes tremor and dyspnea in acute inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] Ingestion can cause aspiration into the lungs; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; [ICSC] An irritant; Inhalation may cause drowsiness and dizziness; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung damage); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
400 ppm
STEL (ACGIH)
500 ppm
Vapor Pressure
66 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 19,500 ppm/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Heptanes." 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: