1,7-Octadiene
Agent Name
1,7-Octadiene
CAS Number
3710-30-3
Formula
C8-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
alpha,omega-Octadiene; [ChemIDplus] Octa-1,7-diene; [ECHA REACH Registrations] UN2309
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Colorless liquid with a strong odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; [ExPub: EPA - TSCATS] Used as a monomer, polymer crosslinking agent, intermediate, and in scientific research and development; [ExPub: ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Dermal LD50 (rabbit) = 14,100 uL/kg; Oral LD50 (rat) = 19,700 uL/kg; [RTECS] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] A mild skin irritant; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] Octadiene (UN2309) has warning of explosive polymerization. [ERG 2016] See "1,4-Hexadiene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
15 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 36,000 mg/m3/4hr
Explosive Polymerization
Yes
Explanatory Notes
LCLo (rat) = 8,000 ppm/4hr; [RTECS] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Octadiene."
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: