2-Bromopentane

Agent Name
2-Bromopentane
CAS Number
107-81-3
Formula
C5-H11-Br
Major Category
Solvents
2-Bromopentane formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Pentyl bromide; Pentane, 2-bromo-; [ChemIDplus] UN2343
Category
Brominated Solvents
Description
Colorless to yellow liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Highly flammable; A skin, eye, nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS depression; [CAMEO] Highly flammable; An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
21.3 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 33,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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