2,3-Dimethylpentane
Agent Name
2,3-Dimethylpentane
CAS Number
565-59-3
Formula
C7-H16
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
3,4-Dimethylpentane; Pentane, 2,3-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1206
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor of gasoline; [NJ-HSFS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals, in gasoline, rubber solvents, and other petroleum solvents; [NJ-HSFS]
Comments
Causes changes in tubules (including acute renal failure and necrosis) in 4-week intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] An irritant; Inhalation may cause headache, dizziness, and loss of consciousness; Overexposure may cause kidney and nervous system effects; [NJ-HSFS] An irritant; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung damage); Inhalation may cause CNS depression; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
400 ppm
STEL (ACGIH)
500 ppm
MAK
500 ppm
Vapor Pressure
68.9 mm Hg
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: