4-Propylphenol
Agent Name
4-Propylphenol
CAS Number
645-56-7
Formula
C9-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-4-n-propylbenzene; 4-n-Propylphenol; Dihydrochavicol; Hydroxypropylbenzene, p-; Phenol, 4-propyl-; Phenol, p-propyl-; p-Propylphenol; [ChemIDplus] 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propane; [JECFA] UN3145
Category
Phenols
Description
Yellow liquid; mp = 20-22 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Causes zonal hepatitis, kidney changes, and normocytic anemia in oral, repeated-dose studies of rats; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "4-Ethylphenol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkyl phenols, liquid, n.o.s. (including C2-C12 homologues)."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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