3-Fluorophenol

Agent Name
3-Fluorophenol
CAS Number
372-20-3
Formula
C6-H5-F-O
Major Category
Other Classes
3-Fluorophenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Phenol, 3-fluoro- (9CI); Phenol, m-fluoro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN2922
Category
Phenols
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor like phenol; mp = 12-14 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion and skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "2-Fluorophenol" and "Phenol."
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.19 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, toxic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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