| Agent Name |
n-Propylbenzene |
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| CAS Number |
103-65-1 |
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| Formula |
C9-H12 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1-Phenylpropane; 1-Propylbenzene; Benzene, propyl-; Isocumene; Phenylpropane; Propylbenzene; UN2364; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Aromatic Solvents |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate and solvent for printing and textile dyeing; a constituent of asphalt and naphtha; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
In animal studies, it acts as a CNS depressant and general anesthetic. [HSDB] If left on clothes, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
3.42 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 65,000 ppm/2H |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: N-PROPYLBENZENE
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