| Agent Name | 2,5-Dimethylphenol |
|---|---|
| Alternative Name | 2,5-Xylenol |
| CAS Number | 95-87-4 |
| Formula | C8-H10-O |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | 2,5-Xylenol; 1,2,5-Xylenol; 1,4-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene; 2,5-DMP; 3,6-Dimethylphenol; 3,6-Xylenol; 6-Methyl-m-cresol; Phenol, 2,5-dimethyl-; p-Xylenol; [ChemIDplus] UN2261 |
| Category | Phenols |
| Description | Colorless to off-white solid; [CAMEO] Needles; [MSDSonline] |
| Sources/Uses | Used to make phenolic resins and (in isomeric mixtures) as an antioxidant for lubricating oils, gasoline, and elastomers; [HSDB] |
| Comments | Causes ataxia and convulsions in lethal-dose feeding studies; [RTECS] Corrosive to tissues; Inhalation may cause laryngeal spasm, edema of the bronchi, and chemical pneumonitis; May induce methemoglobinemia; Chronic exposure may cause liver and kidney damage; [CAMEO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Toxic by ingestion and skin contact; May cause burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; May be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "Phenol." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.15 mm Hg |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Xylenols, solid." |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
| Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
| Methemoglobinemia | Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
| Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Biomedical References | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
2,5-Dimethylphenol
Alternative Name
2,5-Xylenol
CAS Number
95-87-4
Formula
C8-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,5-Xylenol; 1,2,5-Xylenol; 1,4-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene; 2,5-DMP; 3,6-Dimethylphenol; 3,6-Xylenol; 6-Methyl-m-cresol; Phenol, 2,5-dimethyl-; p-Xylenol; [ChemIDplus] UN2261
Category
Phenols
Description
Colorless to off-white solid; [CAMEO] Needles; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make phenolic resins and (in isomeric mixtures) as an antioxidant for lubricating oils, gasoline, and elastomers; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes ataxia and convulsions in lethal-dose feeding studies; [RTECS] Corrosive to tissues; Inhalation may cause laryngeal spasm, edema of the bronchi, and chemical pneumonitis; May induce methemoglobinemia; Chronic exposure may cause liver and kidney damage; [CAMEO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Toxic by ingestion and skin contact; May cause burns; [eChemPortal: ESIS] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; May be absorbed through skin; [MSDSonline] See "Phenol."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.15 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Xylenols, solid."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Methemoglobinemia
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Biomedical References
Related Information in HazMap