2,3,4-Trimethylpentane
Agent Name
2,3,4-Trimethylpentane
CAS Number
565-75-3
Formula
C8-H18
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Pentane, 2,3,4-trimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1262
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liqiud; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes changes in urine composition in 2-week intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Inhalation may cause CNS depression; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung damage); [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
27.1 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Octanes." 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: