Isooctyl alcohol
Agent Name
Isooctyl alcohol
CAS Number
26952-21-6
Formula
C8-H18-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Isooctanol; Oxooctyl alcohol; [NIOSH] UN1993
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Clear, colorless liquid; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used in plasticizers and in organic synthesis; Also used in resin solvents, emulsifiers, and antifoaming agents; [Hawley]
Comments
This is a mixture of closely related isomeric, primary alcohols with branched chains such as 2-Ethylhexanol. [NIOSH] Isooctyl alcohol causes anesthesia after percutaneous absorption in experimental animals. [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
50 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.344 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 82 deg C; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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