1,2-Pentanediol
Agent Name
1,2-Pentanediol
CAS Number
5343-92-0
Formula
C5-H12-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Pentylene glycol; Pentane-1,2-diol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Yellow hygroscopic liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make fine chemicals, in industrial and professional cleaning and maintenance products, and in consumer washing and cleaning products, air care products, polishes and wax blends, inks and toners, and cosmetics and personal care products; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Causes somnolence, excitement, and muscle weakness in oral lethal-dose studies of guinea pigs, mice, rabbits, and rats; [RTECS] May cause serious eye injury; [ECHA REACH Registrations] May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "3-Pentanol."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: