2,2,4,4-Tetramethylpentane
Agent Name
2,2,4,4-Tetramethylpentane
CAS Number
1070-87-7
Formula
C9-H20
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Di-tert-butylmethane; Pentane, 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl- (8CI)(9CI); [ChemIDplus] UN1920
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
20 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nonanes."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: