2-Hexanol

Agent Name
2-Hexanol
CAS Number
626-93-7
Formula
C6-H14-O
Major Category
Solvents
2-Hexanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Hydroxyhexane; sec-Hexyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] UN2282
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
Comments
Causes somnolence after oral doses to guinea pigs; Causes changes in peripheral nerve recordings after intraperitoneal doses to rats; [RTECS] A skin irritant; Can be absorbed through skin; Defats the skin; "The substance may have effects on the nervous system, resulting in peripheral neuropathy." [ICSC] A mild skin irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; Targets nerves; [MSDSonline] See "n-Hexane."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.49 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hexanols." VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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