3,3-Dimethylpentane
Agent Name
3,3-Dimethylpentane
CAS Number
562-49-2
Formula
C7-H16
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Pentane, 3,3-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1206
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
A skin irritant; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); Inhalation may cause dizziness and drowsiness; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
82.7 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Heptanes." 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: