4-Penten-1-ol
Agent Name
4-Penten-1-ol
CAS Number
821-09-0
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Pent-4-en-1-ol; 4-Pentenol-1; [ChemIDplus] UN1987
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [EFSA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alcohols, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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