2,5-Hexanediol
Agent Name
2,5-Hexanediol
CAS Number
2935-44-6
Formula
C6-H14-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,5-Dihydroxyhexane; Diisopropanol; [ChemIDplus] 2,5-Hexylene glycol; Hexane-2,5-diol; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Light yellow viscous liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes parasympathomimetic effects, retinal changes, endocrine changes, changes in thymus and spleen weights, changes in blood cell counts, weight loss, degenerative changes of spinal cord, changes in recordings from peripheral motor nerve, kidney changes, and muscle weakness in repeated-dose oral studies of rats; [RTECS] A toxic metabolite of n-hexane; An eye irritant; May cause immune system effects, leading to dysfunction of the thymus, spleen, and adrenal glands; Chronic exposure may cause nerve degeneration of the central and peripheral nervous systems; [ICSC] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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