Diisobutyl carbinol

Agent Name
Diisobutyl carbinol
CAS Number
108-82-7
Formula
C9-H20-O
Major Category
Solvents
Diisobutyl carbinol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,6-Dimethyl heptanol-4; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanol; 4-Heptanol, 2,6-dimethyl-; 4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl heptane; Diisobutylcarbinol; Nonyl alcohol, secondary; sec-Nonyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] UN1987
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as solvent for coating compositions of urea or melamine resins and to make lubricant additives and plasticizers; Also used in surface-active agents, rubber chemicals, flotation agents, antifoam agents, and flavors; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye irritant; [HSDB] Effects in animal experiments include general anesthesia; Causes changes to liver after administration to rabbits by skin absorption; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.303 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alcohols, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: