2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene
[CAS 764-13-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Insecticide intermediate
• Name: 2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene
• Synonyms: 2,5-Dimethylhexa-2,4-diene
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄
• Molecular Weight: 110.20
• CAS Registry Number: 764-13-6
• EC Number: 212-115-5

Properties

• Density: 0.7615
• Melting point: 12-14 °C
• Boiling point: 132-134 °C
• Refractive index: 1.475-1.477
• Flash point: 25 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Statements: R10;R20/21/22;R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S16;S26;S36/37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410

• Transport Information: UN 3295