2-Heptanol
Agent Name
2-Heptanol
CAS Number
543-49-7
Formula
C7-H16-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Methylhexanol; 2-Heptanol (natural); 2-Heptyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxyheptane; Amyl methyl carbinol; Heptanol-2; Heptyl alcohol, sec-; Methyl amyl carbinol; s-Heptyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] Methyl-n-amyl carbinol; [Hawley]
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Found in oil of cloves; [Merck Index] Used as solvent for resins and a frothing agent for ore flotation; [Hawley]
Comments
A severe eye irritant; A respiratory tract and mild skin irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; Defats the skin; [ICSC] Based on animal studies, a severe eye irritant that may cause permanent damage; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.23 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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