3-Methyl-1-butene

Agent Name
3-Methyl-1-butene
CAS Number
563-45-1
Formula
C5-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
3-Methyl-1-butene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Methyl-3-butene; Isopentene; Isopropylethylene; Vinylisopropyl; alpha-Isoamylene; 1-Butene, 3-methyl-; 3-Methylbut-1-ene; [ChemIDplus] UN2561
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless, extremely volatile liquid or gas; [Hawley] Gaseous above 20 deg C; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis, in high-octane fuel manufacture, and as a solvent; [HSDB]
Comments
A fire and explosion hazard; [Hawley] A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
Flash point = -57 deg C; [Hawley]
NFPA
burn readily

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

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