2-Hexene
Agent Name
2-Hexene
CAS Number
592-43-8
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Hexene (mixed cis & trans); [ChemIDplus] b-Hexylene; Hexylene-2; Methyl propylethylene; [MSDSonline]
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [Hawley]
Comments
Highly flammable liquid that poses a dangerous fire risk; [Hawley] An irritant; Targets the CNS; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
150 mm Hg
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: