1-Ethyl-2-methylbenzene

Synonyms

2-Ethyltoluene; 1-Methyl-2-ethylbenzene; o-Ethyl methyl benzene; o-Ethyl methylbenzene; o-Ethyltoluene; o-Methylethylbenzene; Benzene, 1-ethyl-2-methyl-; Toluene, o-ethyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Ethyl toluene; o-Ethylmethylbenzene; 2-Methylethylbenzene; alpha-Methylxylene; Ethylmethylbenzene; Methylethylbenzene; Toluene, ethyl-; [CAMEO] UN3295

Category

Aromatic Solvents

Description

Colorless liquid with an aromatic odor of hydrocarbons; [CAMEO]

Sources/Uses

Used as a solvent; [CAMEO]

Comments

An eye and upper respiratory tract irritant; May cause smarting of the skin if left on clothing; Inhalation may cause dizziness, anesthesia, and respiratory arrest; An aspiration hazard; Chronic effects of ingestion may include kidney and liver injury; [CHRIS] May cause irritation; Harmful by ingestion (may cause lung damage by aspiration); [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Biomedical References

2.61 mm Hg

LC50 (mouse) = 54,000 mg/m3/4hr

Explanatory Notes

The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;

high ambient temp required

Acute solvent syndrome

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Solvents, acute toxic effect