2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene
Agent Name
2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene
CAS Number
563-79-1
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1,2,2-Tetramethylethylene; 2,3-Dimethylbut-2-ene; 2-Butene, 2,3-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Liquid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); [Aldrich MSDS] See, "3-Methyl-1-butene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
126 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: