1,5-Cyclooctadiene
Agent Name
1,5-Cyclooctadiene
CAS Number
111-78-4
Formula
C8-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,5-COD; [ChemIDplus] Cycloocta-1,5-diene; [HSDB] UN2520
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless Liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a resin intermediate and a third monomer in EPT rubber; [HSDB]
Comments
Readily causes skin sensitization in animals; [HSDB] A skin sensitizer; [Quick CPC] An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] Cyclooctadienes (UN2520) has warning of explosive polymerization; [ERG 2016]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.95 mm Hg
Explosive Polymerization
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 95 deg F; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: