cis-2-Pentene
Agent Name
cis-2-Pentene
CAS Number
627-20-3
Formula
C5-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(Z)-2-Pentene; beta-Amylene-cis; cis-Pentene; cis-beta-N-Amylene; 2-Pentene, (Z)-; cis-beta-Amylene; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless liquid; Technical product usually a mixture of isomers; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as polymerization inhibitor, solvent, and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
495 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
burn readily
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: