3-Hexanol
Agent Name
3-Hexanol
CAS Number
623-37-0
Formula
C6-H14-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
3-Hexanol (natural); 3-Hexyl alcohol; Ethyl propyl carbinol; [ChemIDplus] Hexan-3-ol; [Aldrich MSDS] UN2282
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Causes cough in inhalation toxic-concentration study of humans; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "3-Pentanol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
4.81 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
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: