Agent Name | 2,5-Dimethylphenol |
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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." |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.15 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Xylenols, solid." |
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Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Methemoglobinemia | Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |