Hexene
Agent Name
Hexene
CAS Number
25264-93-1
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Hexene, isomer; Hexene, isomers; Hexylene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Liquid; [IUCLID]
Sources/Uses
Used in the polymer, surfactant, and detergent industries; [HSDB] Produced and sold as component of C6-C8 olefin distillation cut; [IUCLID]
Comments
Causes anesthesia after 5 minutes exposure to saturated concentrations (554,000 mg/m3); [IUCLID]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
173 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 40,000 ppm/2h
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: