Methylcyclopentadiene
Agent Name
Methylcyclopentadiene
CAS Number
26519-91-5
Formula
C6-H8
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Methyl-1,3-cyclopentadiene; Monomethylcyclopentadiene; 1,3-Cyclopentadiene, methyl-; Cyclopentadiene, methyl- (6CI,7CI); Methylcyclopenta-1,3-diene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Pale yellow liquid or solid; [CAMEO]
Comments
Highly flammable; Vapor may cause eye and respiratory tract injury; Inhalation may have anesthetic and other CNS effects; May cause liver and kidney injury; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause respiratory tract damage); [CAMEO] See "Cyclopentadiene."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: