3-Methylcyclohexanol
Agent Name
3-Methylcyclohexanol
CAS Number
591-23-1
Formula
C7-H14-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
m-Methylcyclohexanol; 3-Methylcyclohexanol, mixed isomers; Cyclohexanol, 3-methyl-; Cyclohexanol, m-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 3-Hexahydromethylphenol; m-Hexahydromethylphenol; [ICSC] 3-Methylcyclohexanol, mixture of cis and trans; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Colorless viscous liquid; [ICSC] Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Intramuscular LD50 (mouse) = 1,000 mg/kg; [RTECS] A mild skin and eye irritant; High vapor concentrations may cause eye and upper respiratory tract irritation; [ICSC] May cause irritation; Targets the liver and kidney; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "4-Methylcyclohexanol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: