2-Methylpentaldehyde
Agent Name
2-Methylpentaldehyde
CAS Number
123-15-9
Formula
C6-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Formylpentane; 2-Methylpentanal; 2-Methylvaleraldehyde; 2-Methylvaleric aldehyde; Pentanal, 2-methyl-; Valeraldehyde, 2-methyl-; alpha-Methylpentanal; alpha-Methylvaleraldehyde; [ChemIDplus] UN2367
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a food flavor, intermediate (dyes, resins, and pharmaceuticals), and insect sex attractant; [HSDB] Used in rubber manufacturing; [CAMEO]
Comments
A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
17.9 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 1,500 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 20 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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