2-Ethyl-1-butene
Agent Name
2-Ethyl-1-butene
CAS Number
760-21-4
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
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: