2-Pentanol
RTECS #
SA4900000
CAS #
Updated
July 2013
Molecular Weight
88.17
Molecular Formula
C5H12O
Synonyms
Isoamyl alcohol, secondary (OSHA)
Methyl propyl carbinol
Pentanol-2
sec-Pentyl alcohol
Methyl propyl carbinol
Pentanol-2
sec-Pentyl alcohol
Skin and Eye Irritation and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| eye /rabbit | 20 mg/24H | moderate | 85JCAE -,197,1986 |
| skin /rabbit | 20 mg/24H | moderate | 85JCAE -,197,1986 |
Acute Toxicity Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| intraperitoneal/rat | lowest published lethal dose: 2130 mg/kg | JIHTAB 27,1,1945 | |
| oral/rabbit | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 2821 mg/kg | Eye: Corneal damage Cardiac: Pulse rate decreased with fall in BP Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Dyspnea | IMSUAI 41,31,1972 |
| parenteral/frog | lowest published lethal dose: 3640 mg/kg | Peripheral Nerve and Sensation: Spastic paralysis with/without sensory change Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) | AIPTAK 50,296,1935 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 100 ppm (360 mg/m3), MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-GERMANY | MAK 20 ppm (73 mg/m3), 2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | time-weighted average 100 ppm (360 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NORWAY | time-weighted average 50 ppm (180 mg/m3), JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | MAC(time-weighted average) 100 mg/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 450 mg/m3, JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-RUSSIA | short term exposure limit 5 mg/m3, Skin, JUN2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 20 ppm (73 mg/m3), KZG-week 80 ppm (292 mg/m3), JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 100 ppm (360 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 100 ppm (360 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 100 ppm (360 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 100 ppm (360 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 ISOAMYL ALCOHOL, sec-air | 10H time-weighted average 100 ppm;short term exposure limit 125 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
Status in Federal Agencies
| Organization | Reference |
|---|---|
| EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health