1-Tetradecene
Agent Name
1-Tetradecene
CAS Number
1120-36-1
Formula
C14-H28
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Tetradecylene; alpha-Tetradecene; n-Tetradec-1-ene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate and as a solvent in perfumes, flavors, medicines, dyes, oils, and resins; [HSDB]
Comments
May cause eye irritation; [HSDB] "If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. The liquid defats the skin." [ICSC] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.015 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 2,475 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 110 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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