| Agent Name |
sec-Hexyl acetate |
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| CAS Number |
108-84-9 |
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| Formula |
C8-H16-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1,3-Dimethylbutyl acetate; 1,3-Dimethylbutyl ethanoate; 1,3-Dimethylbutylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; 2-Pentanol, 4-methyl-, acetate; 4-Methyl-2-amyl acetate; 4-Methyl-2-pentanol, acetate; 4-Methyl-2-pentyl acetate; Acetic acid, 1,3-dimethylbutyl ester; Methyl amyl acetate; Methylamyl acetate; Methylisoamyl acetate; Methylisobutylcarbinol acetate; Methylisobutylcarbinyl acetate; sek.Isohexylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; [ChemIDplus] UN1233 |
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| Category |
Esters |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant, fruity odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a lacquer solvent and fragrance; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Esters may induce narcosis in animals, but workers' exposures are limited by irritating effects. See appendix in: [Dick RB, et al. Chemicals in the workplace: incorporating human neurobehavioral testing into the regulatory process. Am J Ind Med. 1998 May;33(5):439-53.] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
50 ppm |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
50 ppm |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
500 ppm |
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| Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Volunteers noted an unpleasant odor and irritation of the eyes and upper respiratory tract at 100 ppm [Silverman et al. 1946]. |
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| Vapor Pressure |
4 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.39 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 2,000 ppm/4H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Odor threshold from AIHA; Flash point = 45 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 4-METHYL-2-PENTYL ACETATE
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