Agent Name
Methylcyclopentane
Synonyms
Cyclopentane, methyl-; Methyl cyclopentane; Methylpentamethylene; [ChemIDplus] UN2298
Category
Aliphatics, Saturated (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with a sweet gasoline-like odor; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as an extractive solvent, a distillation agent, and in organic synthesis; [Hawley]
Comments
A dangerous fire and explosion risk; [Hawley] An eye and mild skin irritant; [HSDB] An eye and mild skin irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CAMEO] A mild skin and temporary eye irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include general anesthesia; [MSDSonline]
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (mice) = 95,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: