3-Methylpentane
Agent Name
3-Methylpentane
CAS Number
96-14-0
Formula
C6-H14
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Diethylmethylmethane; Pentane, 3-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1208; Branched hexane isomers; [ACGIH TLVs and BEIs]
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and to make other organic chemicals; [Hawley] Used as solvent (vegetable oils, glues, coatings, and paints); Occur in gasoline, rubber solvent, and petroleum ether; [ACGIH]
Comments
Causes narcosis in mice at 30,000 ppm in 30-60 minutes; [ACGIH] Fire hazard; [Hawley] An eye irritant; [MSDSonline] See "n-Hexane."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
200 ppm
MAK
500 ppm
Vapor Pressure
190 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = -6.6 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hexanes." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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