2-Methylbenzoxazole
Agent Name
2-Methylbenzoxazole
CAS Number
95-21-6
Formula
C8-H7-N-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Methylbenzoxazol [Czech]; Benzoxazole, 2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Methyl-1,3-benzoxazole; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Dark yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent; [JECFA]
Comments
A severe skin and eye irritant; Oral LD40 (mouse) = 1,100 mg/kg; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "2-Mercaptobenzoxazole."
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