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Agent Name 2-Decanone
CAS Number 693-54-9
Formula C10-H20-O
Major Category Solvents
Synonyms Methyl n-octyl ketone; Methyl octyl ketone; Octyl methyl ketone; [ChemIDplus]
Category Ketones
Description Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes mp = 14 deg C; bp = 210 deg C; [ChemIDplus] Flash point = 71 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Flammability (NFPA) 2: high ambient temperature required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin CNS Solvent Syndrome
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