3-Ethyl-2-methylpentane
Agent Name
3-Ethyl-2-methylpentane
CAS Number
609-26-7
Formula
C8-H18
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
2-Methyl-3-ethylpentane; Pentane, 3-ethyl-2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1262
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin irritant; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); Inhalation may cause drowsiness and dizziness; A possible sensitizer, based on QSAR modeling; Targets the CNS; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
24 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: