2-Chlorooctane
Agent Name
2-Chlorooctane
CAS Number
628-61-5
Formula
C8-H17-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Methylheptyl chloride; 2-Octyl chloride; Octane, 2-chloro-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; May cause CNS depression; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "1-Chlorooctane." See "1-Chloropentane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.37 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
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: