2,4-Dimethylpentane
Agent Name
2,4-Dimethylpentane
CAS Number
108-08-7
Formula
C7-H16
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Pentane, 2,4-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A minor constituent of commercial hexane mixtures; [ExPub: EPA - PPRTV] Comprises approximately 35% of the C4-6 isopentene rich reaction products (IRRP) fraction stream (CAS# 108083-88-9); [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization]
Comments
Similar compounds demonstrate a low order of acute oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity in experimental animals; adverse neurological effects and histopathological liver changes in repeated-dose inhalation studies; limited evidence of teratogenicity and adverse effects to male reproductive system; no strong evidence of mutagenicity; [EPA ChAMP: Hazard Characterization] A skin irritant; Has a narcotic effect; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "n-Heptane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
400 ppm
STEL (ACGIH)
500 ppm
MAK
500 ppm
Vapor Pressure
79.4 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
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: