2-Methyl-1-butene
Agent Name
2-Methyl-1-butene
CAS Number
563-46-2
Formula
C5-H10
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Butene, 2-methyl-; 1-Isoamylene; gamma-Isoamylene; 2-Methylbut-1-ene; [ChemIDplus] UN2459
Category
Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Colorless volatile liquid with a disagreeable odor; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; bp = 31-32 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used for organic synthesis, in pesticide formulations, and as a solvent; [HSDB]
Comments
A fire and explosion hazard; [Hawley] May cause irritation or burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
610 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point < -7 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
burn readily
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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