2-Pentanol, 4-methyl-, acetate
RTECS #
SA7525000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
144.24
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Synonyms
1,3-Dimethylbutyl acetate
1,3-Dimethylbutylester kyseliny octove (Czech)
4-Methyl-2-pentanol, acetate
4-Methyl-2-pentyl acetate
Acetic acid, 1,3-dimethylbutyl ester
MAAC
Methylisoamyl acetate
Methylisobutylcarbinol acetate
Methylisobutylcarbinyl acetate
sec-Hexyl acetate
sec-Hexyl acetate (ACGIH:OSHA)
sek.Isohexylester kyseliny octove (Czech)
1,3-Dimethylbutylester kyseliny octove (Czech)
4-Methyl-2-pentanol, acetate
4-Methyl-2-pentyl acetate
Acetic acid, 1,3-dimethylbutyl ester
MAAC
Methylisoamyl acetate
Methylisobutylcarbinol acetate
Methylisobutylcarbinyl acetate
sec-Hexyl acetate
sec-Hexyl acetate (ACGIH:OSHA)
sek.Isohexylester kyseliny octove (Czech)
Skin and Eye Irritation and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| eye /human | 100 ppm/15M | JIHTAB 28,262,1946 | |
| skin /rabbit | 500 mg open irritation test | mild | UCDS** 7/28/1966 |
Acute Toxicity Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| inhalation/human | lowest published toxic concentration: 100 ppm | Olfaction: Other olfaction effects Eye: Conjunctiva irritation Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Other changes | JIHTAB 28,262,1946 |
| inhalation/rat | Lowest published lethal concentration: 2000 ppm/4H | UCDS** 7/28/1966 | |
| oral/rat | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 6160 mg/kg | UCDS** 7/28/1966 | |
| skin/rabbit | lethal dose (50 percent kill): >20 mL/kg | AMIHBC 10,61,1954 |
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 50 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) | DTLVS* 3,127,1971 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 50 ppm (295 mg/m3), JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRIA | MAK-TMW 50 ppm (300 mg/m3);KZW 100 ppm (600 mg/m3), 2007 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 50 ppm (299 mg/m3), MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 75 ppm (450 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 50 ppm (295 mg/m3), JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 50 ppm (295 mg/m3), JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | ceiling concentration 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 300 mg/m3, 2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE PHILIPPINES | time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-TURKEY | time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO sec-HEXYL ACETATE-air | 10H time-weighted average 50 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
| National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code T1668; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 15; Number of Occupations 1; Total Number of Employees Exposed 145 | |
| National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code T1668; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 5; Number of Occupations 1; Total Number of Employees Exposed 20 |
Status in Federal Agencies
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health