cis-4-Methyl-2-pentene
Agent Name
cis-4-Methyl-2-pentene
CAS Number
691-38-3
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Methyl-2-pentene, (2Z)-; (Z)-4-Methyl-2-pentene; 4-Methyl-cis-2-pentene; 2-Pentene, 4-methyl-, (2Z)-; 2-Pentene, 4-methyl-, (Z)- (8CI)(9CI); cis-4-Methylpent-2-ene; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Clear dark yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A skin and strong eye irritant; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung injury); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Methyl-2-pentene," "1-Pentene, 3,4-dimethyl-," and "trans-2-Pentene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
244 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: