1-Chloropentane

Agent Name
1-Chloropentane
Alternative Name
Amyl chloride
CAS Number
543-59-9
Formula
C5-H11-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
1-Chloropentane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Pentane, 1-chloro-; Pentyl chloride; n-Amyl chloride; n-Pentyl chloride; Amyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1107
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Saturated
Description
Colorless liquid with a sweet odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [Hawley]
Comments
Flammable liquid; High concentrations may be narcotic; [Hawley] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; Emergency medical treatment: see Hydrocarbons; [HSDB] A mild mucous membrane irritant; May cause CNS depression at high vapor concentrations; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
32.9 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 13 deg C; [Merck Index] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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