Dimethylnaphthalene

Agent Name
Dimethylnaphthalene
CAS Number
28804-88-8
Formula
C12-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Dimethylnaphthalene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Naphthalene, dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Dimethylnaphthalene (Mixture of Isomers); [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Naphthalenes
Description
Dark brown liquid; [CAMEO] Clear, nearly colorless liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Formerly registered in the US for use as an insecticide (with methoxychlor and malathion) and to kill freshwater fish for population surveys (with rotenone); [NPIRS]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Naphthalene."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.0084 mm Hg

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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