2-Hexanol
RTECS #
MO8470000
CAS #
Updated
February 2003
Molecular Weight
102.20
Molecular Formula
C6H14O
Synonyms
2-Hydroxyhexane
Acute Toxicity Data and References
Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
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inhalation/human | lowest published toxic concentration: 270 mg/m3 | Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Cough | VCVGK* -,111,1984 |
Other Multiple Dose Data and References
Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
---|---|---|---|
intraperitoneal/rat | lowest published toxic dose: 24895 mg/kg/34W- intermittent | Peripheral Nerve and Sensation: Sensory change involving peripheral nerve Peripheral Nerve and Sensation: Recording from peripheral motor nerve | TXAPA9 46,421,1978 |
oral/guinea pig | lowest published toxic dose: 78926 mg/kg/24W- continuous | Eye: Miosis (pupilliary constriction) Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: Other changes | AIHAAP 39,94,1978 |
oral/guinea pig | lowest published toxic dose: 4480 mg/kg/8W- intermittent | Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) Eye: Cycloplegia | VCVGK* -,111,1994 |
Status in Federal Agencies
Organization | Reference |
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EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY | |
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001 |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health