2-Methyl-1-pentanol
Agent Name
2-Methyl-1-pentanol
CAS Number
105-30-6
Formula
C6-H14-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
(+-)-2-Methyl-1-pentanol; (+-)-2-Methylpentanol; 2-MPOH; 2-Methylpentanol-1; Isohexyl alcohol; sec-Amyl carbinol; [ChemIDplus] Amyl methyl alcohol; Methylamyl alcohol; 2-Methyl-2-propylethanol; MIBC; [HSDB] UN2053
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent; as a solvent extender and solution viscosity reducer; [HSDB] Used as a chemical intermediate for plastics and other organic compounds; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; May cause serious injury to eyes; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.92 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 5,000 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 54 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: