trans-2-Pentene
Agent Name
trans-2-Pentene
CAS Number
646-04-8
Formula
C5-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(E)-2-Pentene; trans-beta-Amylene; trans-beta-N-Amylene; 2-Pentene, (2E)-; 2-Pentene, (E)-; trans-Pent-2-ene; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Liquid; bp = 36.3 deg C; [HSDB] Colorless liquid with an odor of hydrocarbons; Technical grade is mixture of isomers; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; bp = 36-37 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a polymerization inhibitor, solvent, and to make petroleum resins and sec-amyl alcohols; [HSDB]
Comments
A dangerous fire risk; [Hawley] May cause flash fire; An irritant; Inhalation can cause symptoms of drunkenness, convulsions, and coma; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
506 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
burn readily
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: