2,5-Dimethyl-1,5-hexadiene
Agent Name
2,5-Dimethyl-1,5-hexadiene
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,5-Hexadiene, 2,5-dimethyl-; Bimethallyl; Dimethallyl; 2,5-Dimethylhexa-1,5-diene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung injury); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "1,4-Hexadiene."
Vapor Pressure
37.4 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s."
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: