2-Methyl-2-hexanol

Agent Name
2-Methyl-2-hexanol
CAS Number
625-23-0
Formula
C7-H16-O
Major Category
Solvents
2-Methyl-2-hexanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Butyldimethylcarbinol; 2-Hexanol, 2-methyl- (8CI)(9CI); 2-Methylhexan-2-ol; [ChemIDplus] n-Butyl dimethyl carbinol; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN1987
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; Targets the CNS; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Methyl-3-hexanol."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alcohols, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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