Neopentane
Agent Name
Neopentane
CAS Number
463-82-1
Formula
C5-H12
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
2,2-Dimethylpropane; tert-Pentane; Tetramethylmethane; [ACGIH]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with a gasoline-like odor; [ACGIH] Gas at room temperature and pressure; Shipped as a liquefied gas; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, a blowing agent, and to manufacture low-temperature thermometers and butyl rubber; [ACGIH]
Comments
Narcosis and irritation are "Critical Effects." [ACGIH] See "n-Pentane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
1000 ppm
PEL (OSHA)
1000 ppm
MAK
1000 ppm
Vapor Pressure
1290 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
400 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Odor threshold from ACGIH; MP = -16.6 degrees C; BP = 9.5 degrees C; [ACGIH] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
burn readily
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: