3-Methylbenzyl alcohol
Agent Name
3-Methylbenzyl alcohol
CAS Number
587-03-1
Formula
C8-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzenemethanol, 3-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 3-MBA; [RTECS]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes other changes to lungs, thorax in acute inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Benzyl alcohol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.016 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: