Agent Name |
Cycloheptane |
CAS Number |
291-64-5 |
Formula |
C7-H14 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
Heptamethylene; Suberane; UN2241; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Aliphatics, Saturated |
Description |
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a laboratory reagent and a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
Comments |
If left on clothes, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Inhalation of high concentrations can cause loss of consciousness; [NJ-HSFS] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
21.6 mm Hg |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CYCLOHEPTANE
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