2-Methyl-3-buten-2-ol
Agent Name
2-Methyl-3-buten-2-ol
CAS Number
115-18-4
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1-Dimethyl-2-propenol; 1,1-Dimethylallyl alcohol; 2-Methyl-2-hydroxy-3-butene; 2-Methyl-3-buten-2-yl alcohol; 3-Buten-2-ol, 2-methyl-; 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutene; 3-Methyl-1-buten-3-ol; 3-Methyl-buten-(1)-ol-(3) [German]; alpha,alpha-Dimethylallyl alcohol; Dimethylvinylcarbinol; Dimethylvinylmethanol; Methylbutenol; Vinyldimethylcarbinol; 1-Buten-3-ol, 3-methyl-; 2-Methylbut-3-en-2-ol; [ChemIDplus] UN1987
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid with an odor like alcohol; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"Narcotic, sleep-producing principle from hops." [ChemIDplus] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
An eye but not skin irritant in rabbits; Not a skin sensitizer in guinea pig maximization test; [IUCLID] Causes degenerative changes to brain, liver changes, changes in liver and kidney weights, and effects on transaminases in repeated-dose oral studies of rats; [RTECS] A mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract irritant; May cause smarting and reddening of skin if spilled and allowed to remain on clothes; High vapor concentrations may cause mild smarting of eyes and respiratory system; [CHRIS] An eye irritant; [ICSC] May cause mild skin irritation; A strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
23.5 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 21,200 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alcohols, n.o.s."
NFPA
burn readily
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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