2-Methylol phenol

Agent Name
2-Methylol phenol
CAS Number
90-01-7
Formula
C7-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Methylol phenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-Hydroxybenzenemethanol; 2-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxybenzylalkohol; 2-Hydroxymethylphenol; 2-Methylolphenol; Diathesin; Sal; Salicyl alcohol; Salicylalkohol; Saligenin; Saligenol; alpha,2-Dihydroxytoluene; alpha-Hydroxy-o-cresol; o-(Hydroxymethyl)phenol; o-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol; o-Methylolphenol; Benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-; Benzyl alcohol, o-hydroxy-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phenols
Sources/Uses
Used in phenol-formaldehyde resols; [Kanerva, p. 1815]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in resin handlers; The other methylol phenols are also sensitizers: 3-methylol phenol (620-24-6) and 4-methylol phenol (623-05-2). [Kanerva, p. 1815]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.000825 mm Hg

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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