2,5-Dimethyl-3-hexyne-2,5-diol
Agent Name
2,5-Dimethyl-3-hexyne-2,5-diol
CAS Number
142-30-3
Formula
C8-H14-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Hexyne-2,5-diol, 2,5-dimethyl-; Acetylenepinacol; D 43; D 43 (VAN); Dimethylhexynediol; Kemitracin-50; Olfine Y; Tetramethyl-2-butynediol; Tetramethylbutynediol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
White solid; [HSDB] Tan or off-white crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a wire-drawing lubricant, antifoaming agent, coupling agent in resin coatings, and a chemical intermediate for fragrances and peroxide catalysts; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline - Alfa Aesar]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00981 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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