2-Pentanol
Agent Name
2-Pentanol
CAS Number
6032-29-7
Formula
C5-H12-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Methyl-1-butanol; 2-Hydroxypentane; 2-Pentyl alcohol; Methyl propyl carbinol; Pentanol, sec-; Pentanol-2; alpha-Methylbutanol; sec-Amyl alcohol; sec-Pentyl alcohol; Isoamyl alcohol (primary/secondary); Isoamyl alcohol, secondary; [ChemIDplus] UN1105
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid (racemic form); [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as solvent for paints and lacquers and to make drugs; [Hawley] Used to make catalyst systems and methanol; Also used as a solvent for primers and for extracting 2-hydroxy-4-methylthiobutyric acid; [CHEMINFO]
Comments
An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [Hawley] An eye and respiratory tract irritant; Narcotic effects; [Merck Index] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [CAMEO] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; Chronic exposure may cause injury to CNS, kidneys, and lungs; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
20 ppm
Vapor Pressure
6.11 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Pentanols." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
WEEL
100 ppm
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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