| Agent Name |
2-Ethyl-2-hexen-1-al |
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| Alternative Name |
2-Ethyl-3-propylacrolein |
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| CAS Number |
645-62-5 |
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| Formula |
C8-H14-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
2-Ethyl-2-hexen-1-al; 2-Ethyl-2-hexenal; 2-Ethyl-3-propyl acrolein; 2-Ethyl-3-propylacrolein; 2-Ethyl-3-propylacrylaldehyde; 2-Ethylhexenal; 2-Hexenal, 2-ethyl-; Acrolein, 2-ethyl-3-propyl-; alpha-Ethyl-beta-N-propylacrolein; alpha-Ethyl-beta-n-propylacrolein; alpha-Ethyl-beta-propylacrolein; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Aldehydes |
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| Description |
Yellow liquid with a powerful odor; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an insecticide, intermediate for chemical synthesis, and warning odorant; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
Very irritating to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] A lachrymator; An irritant of the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Oral LD50 (rats) = 3 gm/kg; Symptoms of overexposure may include vomiting, headache, dizziness, and unconsciousness. [MSDSonline] May cause 1st degree burns on short contact and 2nd degree burns on prolonged contact; Personnel will not usually tolerate irritating vapor at medium to high concentrations; [CHRIS] |
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| Reference Link |
CHRIS Manual: 2-Ethyl-3-propylacrolein |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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