trans-1,3-Dimethylcyclopentane
Agent Name
trans-1,3-Dimethylcyclopentane
CAS Number
1759-58-6
Formula
C7-H14
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1,trans-3-Dimethylcyclopentane; Cyclopentane, 1,3-Dimethyl-, (E)-; Cyclopentane, 1,3-dimethyl-, trans- (8CI)(9CI); [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; Inhalation may cause drowsiness and dizziness; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung injury); May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Search for (1759-58-6[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic OR sensitizer OR sensitization OR dermatitis): no results; [PubMed] See "cis-1,3-Dimethylcyclopentane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
65.8 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: