| 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." See "2018 Notice of Intended Changes." [TLVs and BEIs] |
| 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." See "2018 Notice of Intended Changes." [TLVs and BEIs]
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