| Agent Name | 2-Methyl-2-pentene |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 625-27-4 |
| Formula | C6-H12 |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | 4-Methyl-3-pentene; 2-Methylpent-2-ene; 2-Pentene, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Methyl-pentene-2; [RTECS] UN3295 |
| Category | Aliphatics, Unsaturated |
| Description | Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
| Comments | Causes general anesthesia and respiratory depression in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of mice and rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung injury); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 158 mm Hg |
| Lethal Concentration | LC50 (rat) = 114,000 mg/m3/4hr |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s." |
| Flammability (NFPA) | |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Agent Name
2-Methyl-2-pentene
CAS Number
625-27-4
Formula
C6-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Methyl-3-pentene; 2-Methylpent-2-ene; 2-Pentene, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Methyl-pentene-2; [RTECS] UN3295
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes general anesthesia and respiratory depression in inhalation lethal-concentration studies of mice and rats; [RTECS] May cause irritation; An aspiration hazard by ingestion (may cause lung injury); [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
158 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 114,000 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s."
Flammability (NFPA)
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
CNS Solvent Syndrome
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap