4-Methylpent-1-ene (CED0026976)

4-Methylpent-1-ene is an organic compound with the formula C6H12 and an average molecular weight of 84.16 g/mol. 4-Methylpent-1-ene belongs to the unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, a subclass of unsaturated hydrocarbons within the organic compounds. This compound is found in or released from 39 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, amplifiers, auxiliary devices, communication cables or conductors, and fixed capacitors and their manufacture, among four other sources. It is also present in household cleaning and consumer products, including soap detergents, bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, and tobacco smoke filters. Environmental occurrences include drinking water, tap water, bottled water, and desalinated water. It is further detected in aquatic systems and sediments, specifically in seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. In the building and construction sector, 4-methylpent-1-ene is linked to ceilings, floors, waterproofing sprays, and tents or canopies. It is also identified in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, appearing in wastewater, unspecified, industrial wastewater, mine wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. The compound is released from five additional sectors. Recorded exposure routes for this substance include touch, oral, and inhalation.