Neopentyl alcohol

Agent Name
Neopentyl alcohol
CAS Number
75-84-3
Formula
C5-H12-O
Major Category
Solvents
Neopentyl alcohol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Propanol, 2,2-dimethyl-; 2,2-Dimethyl-1-propanol; 2,2-Dimethylpropyl alcohol; Neoamyl alcohol; Neopentanol; tert-Butylcarbinol; 2,2-Dimethylpropanol; [ChemIDplus] UN1325
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Volatile solid with an odor of peppermint; [Merck Index] Colorless to white solid; [CHEMINFO] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
"No specific uses were located for 2,2-dimethyl-1-propanol. In general, pentanols are used in the manufacture of lacquers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics; and used as flavouring agents and in fragrances." [CHEMINFO]
Comments
Higher alcohols are not highly toxic in the industrial setting; Can cause liver injury, somnolence, and respiratory depression in experimental animals; Related compounds can cause irritation of eye, nose, and throat and CNS depression in high concentrations; [HSDB] Related compounds cause nose, throat, and respiratory tract irritation; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; Aqueous solutions cause severe eye irritation, based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

MAK
20 ppm
Vapor Pressure
16 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable solid, organic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
WEEL
100 ppm

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

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