1-Octene

Agent Name
1-Octene
CAS Number
111-66-0
Formula
C8-H16
Major Category
Other Classes
1-Octene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Caprylene; 1-Octylene; Caprylene; OCTENE-1; Octylene; alpha-Octene; n-1-Octene; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as a plasticizer, in surfactants, and as a co-monomer in the production of polyethylene; [HSDB]
Comments
Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] Forms explosive mixtures with air and will ignite at room temperature; [CHEMINFO] May cause irritation; Defats the skin; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [MSDSonline] In animal experiments, causes CNS depression after acute inhalation and evidence of liver and kidney injury after subchronic feeding; [AIHA]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
17.4 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.0005 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 8,055 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 10 deg C; [ICSC] Odor threshold (detection) from CHEMINFO; The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
ERPG-1
40 ppm
ERPG-2
800 ppm
ERPG-3
2,000 ppm
WEEL
75 ppm

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: