Agent Name |
o-sec-Butylphenol |
CAS Number |
89-72-5 |
Formula |
C10-H14-O |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
2-(1-Methylpropyl)phenol; 2-(2-Butyl)phenol; 2-sec-Butylphenol; 2-sec.Butylfenol [Czech]; Phenol, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-; Phenol, o-sec-butyl-; o-sec-Butylphenol; [ChemIDplus] UN2228 |
Category |
Phenols |
Description |
Colorless liquid or solid (below 61 degrees F); [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate in the production of resins, plasticizers, and surface active agents; [ACGIH] |
Comments |
May cause skin burns; [NIOSH] An irritant that may cause skin burns; [CAMEO] In animal studies, skin exposure for 24 hours causes severe skin irritation. [CHEMINFO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
5 ppm |
Vapor Pressure |
0.05 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) > 290 ppm/4h |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 234 deg F; |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-(1-METHYLPROPYL)PHENOL
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