2-Ethyl-1-butene

Agent Name
2-Ethyl-1-butene
CAS Number
760-21-4
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Ethyl-1-butene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
3-Methylenepentane; 1-Butene, 2-ethyl- (8CI); 2-Ethylbut-1-ene; Pentane, 3-methylene-; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation and skin sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Search for (760-21-4[EC/RN Number]) AND (sensitizer OR sensitization OR dermatitis OR allergic): no results; [PubMed] See "3,3-Dimethyl-1-butene," "2,3-Dimethyl-1-butene," "3-Methyl-1-butene," "2-Methyl-1-butene," and "Butene, all isomers."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

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