| Agent Name |
1-Hexanol |
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| CAS Number |
111-27-3 |
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| Formula |
C6-H14-O |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1-Hexanol; 1-Hexyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxyhexane; Amylcarbinol; Caproic alcohol; Caproyl alcohol; Hexanol; Hexyl alcohol; Hexyl alcohol (natural); Pentylcarbinol; n-Hexan-1-ol; n-Hexyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Alcohols and Polyols |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to produce plasticizers, antiseptics, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and finishing agents for textile and leather; Used as a flavoring agent and a solvent for fats, waxes, dyes, and paints; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
May cause first degree burns after short exposure and second degee burns after longer contact; [CHRIS] Undiluted 1-Hexanol is a mild irritant. Application of 0.2 ml to 27-28 volunteers caused no noticeable skin effects. 1-Hexanol caused corneal burns from which patients recovered within 48 hours. Ingestion can lead to symptoms of "alcohol" intoxication. [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.92 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.007 ppm |
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| Odor Threshold High |
0.01 ppm |
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| RD50 |
240 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
The LC (mouse) > 1060 ppm/6H; [ChemIDplus] Odor threshold = 0.007 -0.01 ppm (detection); 0.09 ppm (100% recognition); [CHEMINFO] |
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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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| 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: 1-HEXANOL
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