2,3-Dimethylpentane

Agent Name
2,3-Dimethylpentane
CAS Number
565-59-3
Formula
C7-H16
Major Category
Solvents
2,3-Dimethylpentane formula graphical representation
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

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