2-Methylallyl alcohol

Agent Name
2-Methylallyl alcohol
CAS Number
513-42-8
Formula
C4-H8-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Methylallyl alcohol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropene; Isopropenyl carbinol; Methacryl alcohol; Methallyl alcohol; beta-Methallyl alcohol; beta-Methylallyl alcohol; 2-Methylprop-2-en-1-ol; 2-Propen-1-ol, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2614
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid with a sharp pungent odor; [CAMEO] Clear colorless liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in the chemical industry; [CAMEO]
Comments
A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; Moderately toxic by ingestion; [CAMEO] A moderate skin irritant; [RTECS] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; Highly irritating to skin (may cause second degree burns following contact for a few minutes); [CHRIS] An irritant; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Lethal Concentration
LCLo (mouse) = 2,924 ppm/4hr
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Other Information
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