2,5-Dimethyl-1,5-hexadiene

Agent Name
2,5-Dimethyl-1,5-hexadiene
CAS Number
627-58-7
Formula
C8-H14
Major Category
Other Classes
2,5-Dimethyl-1,5-hexadiene formula graphical representation
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."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
37.4 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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