Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
vapor_pressure
1.0 [mmHg]
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Acute Toxic
Health Hazard
- H304 (89%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
- H315 (15.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (15.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H301 (15.9%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H350 (15.9%): May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]
- H311 (15.9%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 4390-04-9 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2,4,4,6,8,8-heptamethylnonane |
| InChI Key | VCLJODPNBNEBKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 20414 |
| INCI Name | ISOHEXADECANE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Isohexadecane is a lightweight emollient hydrocarbon used in cosmetics for a non-greasy feel.