2,3-Dimethyl-1-pentanol

Agent Name
2,3-Dimethyl-1-pentanol
CAS Number
10143-23-4
Formula
C7-H16-O
Major Category
Solvents
2,3-Dimethyl-1-pentanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Pentanol, 2,3-dimethyl-, (3S)-(-)-; 2,3-Dimethylpentanol; 1-Pentanol, 2,3-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1987
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Comments
Oral LD50 (rat) = 2380 uL/kg; [RTECS] May cause skin irritation; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "1-Pentanol."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
VP = 1.0 mm Hg at 50 deg C; Flash point = 61 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alcohols, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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