2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentene

Agent Name
2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentene
CAS Number
107-40-4
Formula
C8-H16
Major Category
Other Classes
2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-pentene; 2,4,4-Trimethylpentene-2; 2-Pentene, 2,4,4-trimethyl-; Propene, 1-tert-butyl-2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] Diisobutene; Diisobutylene; [ICSC] UN2050
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis; A constituent of gasoline; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin irritant; May cause CNS effects; [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
35.9 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 1.7 deg C; [ICSC] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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