| Agent Name |
4-Methoxyphenol |
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| CAS Number |
150-76-5 |
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| Formula |
C7-H8-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
1-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Hydroxyanisole; 4-Methoxyphenol; BMS 181158;HQMME; Hydroquinone methyl ether; Hydroquinone monomethyl ether; Leucobasal; Leucodine B; MEHQ; Mechinolo [DCIT]; Mechinolum; Mequinol; Mequinolum [INN-Latin]; Mono methyl ether hydroquinone; Monomethyl ether hydroquinone; Novo-Dermoquinona; P-Guaiacol; PMF (antioxidant); Phenol, 4-methoxy-; p-Guaiacol; p-Hydroxyanisole; p-Hydroxymethoxybenzene; p-Methoxyphenol; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Organic Compounds |
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| Description |
Colorless to white, waxy solid with an odor of caramel & phenol; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an inhibitor of acrylic monomers, a stabilizer of organic solvents, an ultraviolet inhibitor, and a chemical intermediate; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Can cause leukoderma (depigmentation of skin); [LaDou, p. 283] "Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat, upper respiratory system; eye, skin burns; central nervous system depression"; [CAMEO] A skin and eye irritant and can cause depigmentation of the skin; A potential skin sensitizer; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
5 mg/m3 |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.0083 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 132 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: HYDROQUINONE MONOMETHYL ETHER
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