3-Hexanone
Agent Name
3-Hexanone
CAS Number
589-38-8
Formula
C6-H12-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
3-Hexanone (natural); 3-Oxohexane; Aethylpropylketon [German]; Ethyl propyl ketone; [ChemIDplus] UN1224
Category
Ketones (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent; [Hawley]
Comments
A strong irritant; [Hawley] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
13.9 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 4,000 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ketones, liquid, n.o.s." 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: