2-Methylpentane
Agent Name
2-Methylpentane
CAS Number
107-83-5
Formula
C6-H14
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1,1-Dimethylbutane; Dimethylpropylmethane; Isohexane; Pentane, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1208
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with a faint petroleum odor; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and to make other organic chemicals; [Hawley] Used as solvent (vegetable oils, glues, coatings, and paints); Found in gasoline, rubber solvent, and petroleum ether; [ACGIH]
Comments
Causes narcosis in mice at 30,000 ppm in 30-60 minutes; [ACGIH] No listed effects of short-term or long-term exposure; [ICSC] An eye irritant; [HSDB] Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
200 ppm
MAK
500 ppm
Vapor Pressure
211 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = -23 deg C; [Hawley] Odor threshold low = 0.2886 mg/m3; High = 0.2886 mg/m3; [HSDB] The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hexanes." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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