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2-Methylpentaldehyde

CAS No. 123-15-9 | PubChem CID 31245
Section 1. Identification
Chemical Name2-Methylpentaldehyde CAS No.123-15-9
Synonymsisocapronitrile; 4-methylpentanenitrile Chinese Name4-甲基戊腈
Molecular FormulaC6HN Molecular Weight97.1582
UN No.2367 Data SourcePubChem (NIH/NLM)
GHS Hazard Classification
Signal Word DANGER
Pictograms GHS02 · Flammable GHS07 · Irritant
Hazard Statements H225H315H319H412
Precautionary Statements P210P233P240P241P242P243P264P264+P265P273P280P302+P352P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338P321P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P235P501

Section 2. Hazards Identification

H225 (16.9%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

H412 (14.3%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P264+P265, P273, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 1548 reports by companies from 8 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]

P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Section 4. First-Aid Measures

Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: Wash skin with soap and water. In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin. (ERG, 2024)

General First Aid:

· Call 911 or emergency medical service.

· Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.

· Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.

· Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

· If victim is not breathing:

-- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.

-- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).

-- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.

· Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.

· For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.

· In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.

· For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.

· Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact) to substance may be delayed.

· Keep victim calm and warm.

· Keep victim under observation.

· For further assistance, contact your local Poison Control Center.

· Note: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) should be done by trained professionals.

Specific First Aid:

· Wash skin with soap and water.

· In case of burns, immediately cool affected skin for as long as possible with cold water. Do not remove clothing if adhering to skin.

Section 5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

CAUTION: The majority of these products have a very low flash point. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam.

LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS, RAIL TANK CARS OR HIGHWAY TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. (ERG, 2024)

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

· CALL 911. Then call emergency response telephone number on shipping paper. If shipping paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover.

· Keep unauthorized personnel away.

· Stay upwind, uphill and/or upstream.

· Ventilate closed spaces before entering, but only if properly trained and equipped.

· ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area.

· All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.

· Do not touch or walk through spilled material.

· Stop leak if you can do it without risk.

· Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

· A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.

· Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.

· Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

Large Spill

· Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal.

· Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)

Immediate precautionary measure

· Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.

· Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).

· If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.

SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

LARGE SPILL: Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Water spray may reduce vapor, but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. (ERG, 2024)

Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

· Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

· Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection.

CAUTION: The majority of these products have a very low flash point. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

Small Fire

· Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam.

Large Fire

· Water spray, fog or regular foam. If regular foam is ineffective or unavailable, use alcohol-resistant foam.

· Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product.

· If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire.

Fire Involving Tanks, Rail Tank Cars or Highway Tanks

· Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles.

· Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.

· Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank.

· ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames.

· For massive fire, use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 130 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible / Noxious)]:

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Alpha-methylvaleraldehyde appears as a colorless liquid. Less dense than water. Used to make rubber and artificial flavorings.

Colorless liquid; [HSDB]

colourless to pale yellow liquid

COLORLESS LIQUID

REMINISCENT OF HAM & CHEESE

WOODY, OILY HAM TASTE

FP: -100 °C

68 °F (NFPA, 2010)

68 °F (20 °C) (OPEN CUP)

Sol in water, ether, acetone, slightly sol in carbon tetrachloride.

Water solubility = 0.42% wt at 25 °C

4.2 mg/mL at 25 °C

(in ethanol)

0.805-0.811

17.9 [mmHg]

0.56 mPa.s @ 20 °C

INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.4120 @ 20 °C

Other Classes -> Aldehydes

Flammable agents - 3rd degree

Reactive agents - 1st degree

EU Flavoring substances

FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food

Fragrance Ingredient (2-Methylpentanal) -> IFRA transparency List

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

Highly flammable. Slightly soluble in water.

Aldehydes

Highly Flammable

ALPHA-METHYLVALERALDEHYDE is an aldehyde. Aldehydes are frequently involved in self-condensation or polymerization reactions. These reactions are exothermic; they are often catalyzed by acid. Aldehydes are readily oxidized to give carboxylic acids. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of aldehydes with azo, diazo compounds, dithiocarbamates, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. Aldehydes can react with air to give first peroxo acids, and ultimately carboxylic acids. These autoxidation reactions are activated by light, catalyzed by salts of transition metals, and are autocatalytic (catalyzed by the products of the reaction). The addition of stabilizers (antioxidants) to shipments of aldehydes retards autoxidation.

Section 11. Toxicological Information

LC (rat) > 1,500 ppm/6h

PRIMARY IRRITATION OF SKIN, EYES, & MUCOSA OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. ... SENSITIZATION...KNOWN TO OCCUR ON CONTACT WITH...VARIOUS /ALDEHYDES/. /ALDEHYDES/

STRONG IRRITANT TO SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

The mucus membranes of the nasal and oral passages and the upper respiratory tract are affected, producing a burning sensation ... bronchial constriction, choking, and coughing. The eyes tear, and a burning sensation is noted on the skin of the face. /Aldehydes/

2-Methylpentaldehyde's production and use as a flavoring ingredient and an intermediate for dyes, resins, and pharmaceuticals may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams. 2-Methylpentaldehyde is a volatile component in onion, garlic, milk, meat, and roasted peanuts. 2-Methylpentaldehyde has also been found in sea water near Denmark. If released to soil, 2-methylpentaldehyde will have very high mobility. Volatilization of 2-methylpentaldehyde may be important from moist and dry soil surfaces. Insufficient experimetnal data are available to determine the rate or importance of biodegradation of 2-methylpentaldehyde in soil or water, but simple aldehydes are generally biodegradable. If released to water, 2-methylpentaldehyde may not adsorb to suspended solids and sediment. 2-Methylpentaldehyde may volatilize from water surfaces with estimated half-lives for a model river and model lake of 5.3 hours and 4.7 days, respectively. An estimated BCF value of 5.6, suggests that 2-methylpentaldehyde will not bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms. If released to the atmosphere, 2-methylpentaldehyde will exist in the vapor phase. Vapor-phase 2-methylpentaldehyde is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals with an estimated half-life of about 13 hours. The general population can be exposed to 2-methylpentaldehyde in foodstuffs based on its natural existence as a volatile component in onion, garlic, milk, meat, and roasted peanuts, its use as a flavoring ingredient, and through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact. (SRC)

2-Methylpentaldehyde is a volatile component in onion, garlic, milk, meat, and roasted peanuts(1).

2-Methylpentaldehyde's production and use as a flavoring ingredient(1) and an intermediate for dyes, resins, and pharmaceuticals(2) may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC).

TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 44(SRC), determined from an experimental water solubility of 4200 mg/L at 25 °C(2) and a recommended regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 2-methylpentaldehyde will have very high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of 2-methylpentaldehyde may be important from moist soil surfaces(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 3.7X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(4,SRC), and from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based on an estimated vapor pressure of 18 mm Hg(5,SRC). Insufficient data are available to determine the rate or importance of biodegradation of 2-methylpentaldehyde in soil(SRC), but simple aldehydes are generally biodegradable(6).

AQUATIC FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 44(SRC), determined from an experimental water solubility of 4200 mg/L at 25 °C(2) and a recommended regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 2-methylpentaldehyde may not adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC) in the water. 2-Methylpentaldehyde may volatilize from water surfaces based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 3.7X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(4). Estimated half-lives for a model river and model lake are 5.3 hours and 4.7 days, respectively(3,SRC). An estimated BCF value of 5.6(3,SRC), from an experimental water solubility(2), suggests that 2-methylpentaldehyde will not bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms(SRC) according to a recommended classification scheme(5). Insufficient data are available to determine the rate or importance of biodegradation of 2-methylpentaldehyde in water(SRC), but simple aldehydes are genrally biodegradable(6).

ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a suggested classification scheme(1), an estimated vapor pressure of 18 mm Hg at 25 °C(2,SRC) indicates that 2-methylpentaldehyde will exist in the vapor phase in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 2-methylpentaldehyde is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be about 13 hours(3,SRC).

The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of 2-methylpentaldehyde with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals has been estimated as 2.9X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) using a structure estimation method(1,SRC). This corresponds to an atmospheric half-life of about 13 hours at an atmospheric concentration of 5X10+5 hydroxyl radicals per cu cm(1,SRC).

An estimated BCF value of 5.6 was calculated for 2-methylpentaldehyde(SRC), using an experimental water solubility of 4200 mg/L at 25 °C(1) and a recommended regression-derived equation(2). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this BCF value suggests that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms will not be an important fate process(SRC).

The Koc of 2-methylpentaldehyde is estimated as approximately 44(SRC), using an experimental water solubility of 4200 mg/L at 25 °C(1) and a regression-derived equation(2,SRC). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that 2-methylpentaldehyde has very high mobility in soil(SRC).

The Henry's Law constant for 2-methylpentaldehyde is estimated as 3.7X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(SRC) using a fragment constant estimation method(1). This value indicates that 2-methylpentaldehyde will volatilize from water surfaces(2,SRC). Based on this Henry's Law constant, the volatilization half-life from a model river (1 m deep, flowing 1 m/sec, wind velocity of 3 m/sec) is estimated as approximately 5.3 hours(2,SRC). The volatilization half-life from a model lake (1 m deep, flowing 0.05 m/sec, wind velocity of 0.5 m/sec) is estimated as approximately 4.7 days(2,SRC). 2-Methylpentaldehyde's vapor pressure, 17.9 mm Hg(3,SRC) and Henry's Law constant(1,SRC) indicate that volatilization from dry and moist soil may occur(SRC).

SURFACE WATER: 2-Methylpentaldehyde was qualitatively detected in the sea near Holbaek, Denmark using blue mussel as an indicator organism(1).

2-Methylpentaldehyde has been tentatively identified as a volatile component of raw chicken breast muscle and caecum(1), fried bacon(2), and chicken, beef and pork meat(3).

The general population can be exposed to 2-methylpentaldehyde in foodstuffs based on its natural existence as a volatile component in onion, garlic, milk, meat, and roasted peanuts(1), its use as a flavoring ingredient(1), and through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact(SRC). Occupational exposure to aldehydes, such as 2-methylpentaldehyde(SRC), can occur through dermal contact, inhalation, and ingestion(2).

Section 12. Ecological Information

2-Methylpentaldehyde's production and use as a flavoring ingredient and an intermediate for dyes, resins, and pharmaceuticals may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams. 2-Methylpentaldehyde is a volatile component in onion, garlic, milk, meat, and roasted peanuts. 2-Methylpentaldehyde has also been found in sea water near Denmark. If released to soil, 2-methylpentaldehyde will have very high mobility. Volatilization of 2-methylpentaldehyde may be important from moist and dry soil surfaces. Insufficient experimetnal data are available to determine the rate or importance of biodegradation of 2-methylpentaldehyde in soil or water, but simple aldehydes are generally biodegradable. If released to water, 2-methylpentaldehyde may not adsorb to suspended solids and sediment. 2-Methylpentaldehyde may volatilize from water surfaces with estimated half-lives for a model river and model lake of 5.3 hours and 4.7 days, respectively. An estimated BCF value of 5.6, suggests that 2-methylpentaldehyde will not bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms. If released to the atmosphere, 2-methylpentaldehyde will exist in the vapor phase. Vapor-phase 2-methylpentaldehyde is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals with an estimated half-life of about 13 hours. The general population can be exposed to 2-methylpentaldehyde in foodstuffs based on its natural existence as a volatile component in onion, garlic, milk, meat, and roasted peanuts, its use as a flavoring ingredient, and through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact. (SRC)

2-Methylpentaldehyde is a volatile component in onion, garlic, milk, meat, and roasted peanuts(1).

2-Methylpentaldehyde's production and use as a flavoring ingredient(1) and an intermediate for dyes, resins, and pharmaceuticals(2) may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams(SRC).

TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 44(SRC), determined from an experimental water solubility of 4200 mg/L at 25 °C(2) and a recommended regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 2-methylpentaldehyde will have very high mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of 2-methylpentaldehyde may be important from moist soil surfaces(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 3.7X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(4,SRC), and from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based on an estimated vapor pressure of 18 mm Hg(5,SRC). Insufficient data are available to determine the rate or importance of biodegradation of 2-methylpentaldehyde in soil(SRC), but simple aldehydes are generally biodegradable(6).

AQUATIC FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 44(SRC), determined from an experimental water solubility of 4200 mg/L at 25 °C(2) and a recommended regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 2-methylpentaldehyde may not adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC) in the water. 2-Methylpentaldehyde may volatilize from water surfaces based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 3.7X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(4). Estimated half-lives for a model river and model lake are 5.3 hours and 4.7 days, respectively(3,SRC). An estimated BCF value of 5.6(3,SRC), from an experimental water solubility(2), suggests that 2-methylpentaldehyde will not bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms(SRC) according to a recommended classification scheme(5). Insufficient data are available to determine the rate or importance of biodegradation of 2-methylpentaldehyde in water(SRC), but simple aldehydes are genrally biodegradable(6).

ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a suggested classification scheme(1), an estimated vapor pressure of 18 mm Hg at 25 °C(2,SRC) indicates that 2-methylpentaldehyde will exist in the vapor phase in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 2-methylpentaldehyde is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be about 13 hours(3,SRC).

The rate constant for the vapor-phase reaction of 2-methylpentaldehyde with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals has been estimated as 2.9X10-11 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(SRC) using a structure estimation method(1,SRC). This corresponds to an atmospheric half-life of about 13 hours at an atmospheric concentration of 5X10+5 hydroxyl radicals per cu cm(1,SRC).

An estimated BCF value of 5.6 was calculated for 2-methylpentaldehyde(SRC), using an experimental water solubility of 4200 mg/L at 25 °C(1) and a recommended regression-derived equation(2). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this BCF value suggests that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms will not be an important fate process(SRC).

The Koc of 2-methylpentaldehyde is estimated as approximately 44(SRC), using an experimental water solubility of 4200 mg/L at 25 °C(1) and a regression-derived equation(2,SRC). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that 2-methylpentaldehyde has very high mobility in soil(SRC).

The Henry's Law constant for 2-methylpentaldehyde is estimated as 3.7X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(SRC) using a fragment constant estimation method(1). This value indicates that 2-methylpentaldehyde will volatilize from water surfaces(2,SRC). Based on this Henry's Law constant, the volatilization half-life from a model river (1 m deep, flowing 1 m/sec, wind velocity of 3 m/sec) is estimated as approximately 5.3 hours(2,SRC). The volatilization half-life from a model lake (1 m deep, flowing 0.05 m/sec, wind velocity of 0.5 m/sec) is estimated as approximately 4.7 days(2,SRC). 2-Methylpentaldehyde's vapor pressure, 17.9 mm Hg(3,SRC) and Henry's Law constant(1,SRC) indicate that volatilization from dry and moist soil may occur(SRC).

SURFACE WATER: 2-Methylpentaldehyde was qualitatively detected in the sea near Holbaek, Denmark using blue mussel as an indicator organism(1).

2-Methylpentaldehyde has been tentatively identified as a volatile component of raw chicken breast muscle and caecum(1), fried bacon(2), and chicken, beef and pork meat(3).

The general population can be exposed to 2-methylpentaldehyde in foodstuffs based on its natural existence as a volatile component in onion, garlic, milk, meat, and roasted peanuts(1), its use as a flavoring ingredient(1), and through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact(SRC). Occupational exposure to aldehydes, such as 2-methylpentaldehyde(SRC), can occur through dermal contact, inhalation, and ingestion(2).

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

SRP: At the time of review, criteria for land treatment or burial (sanitary landfill) disposal practices are subject to significant revision. Prior to implementing land disposal of waste residue (including waste sludge), consult with environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on acceptable disposal practices.

Section 14. Transport Information

/GUIDE 130: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (Non-Polar/Water-Immiscible/Noxious)/ Fire or Explosion: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Many liquids are lighter than water.

/GUIDE 130: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (Non-Polar/Water-Immiscible/Noxious)/ Health: May cause toxic effects if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

/GUIDE 130: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (Non-Polar/Water-Immiscible/Noxious)/ Public Safety: CALL Emergency Response Telephone Number on Shipping Paper first. If Shipping Paper not available or no answer, refer to appropriate telephone number listed on the inside back cover. As an immediate precautionary measure, isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Stay upwind. Keep out of low areas. Ventilate closed spaces before entering.

/GUIDE 130: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (Non-Polar/Water-Immiscible/Noxious)/ Protective Clothing: Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.

For more DOT Emergency Guidelines (Complete) data for 2-METHYLPENTALDEHYDE (8 total), please visit the HSDB record page.

Flammable Liquid

Source: PubChem CID 31245 (NIH/NLM, public domain). Retrieved from PubChem, a public-domain chemistry database maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Last updated: 2026-08-02 09:45:40.
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