Methylcyclopentane
Agent Name
Methylcyclopentane
CAS Number
96-37-7
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Solvents
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
500 ppm
STEL (ACGIH)
1000 ppm
MAK
500 ppm
Vapor Pressure
138 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (mice) = 95,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: