Agent Name
1,6-Heptadiyne
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Hepta-1,6-diyne; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes somnolence, fibrous hepatitis, and effects on food intake in oral lethal-dose studies of rabbits and rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "1,5-Hexadiyne."
Vapor Pressure
25.3 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s."
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: