3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol
Agent Name
3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol
CAS Number
556-82-1
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Buten-1-ol, 3-methyl-; 3,3-Dimethylallyl alcohol; 3-Methyl-2-butenol; 3-Methyl-2-butenyl alcohol; 3-Methylcrotyl alcohol; Dimethylallyl alcohol; Prenol; Prenyl alcohol; 3-Methylbut-2-en-1-ol; [ChemIDplus] gamma,gamma-Dimethylallyl alcohol; 2-Methyl-2-buten-4-ol; [JECFA] 3-Methyl-buten-2-ol-1; [OECD SIDS: IUCLID Data Set] UN1987
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid with an alcoholic odor; [OECD SIDS: IUCLID Data Set]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used as an intermediate for citral and in cosmetics; [OECD SIDS: IUCLID Data Set]
Comments
A moderate skin irritant; [RTECS] A severe skin and eye irritant; [ICSC] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion; [ECHA REACH Registrations] A skin and strong eye irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alcohols, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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