Pentamethylbenzene
Agent Name
Pentamethylbenzene
CAS Number
700-12-9
Formula
C11-H16
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethylbenzene; Benzene, 1,2,3,4,5-pentamethyl-; Benzene, pentamethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1325
Category
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Description
White solid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
"Induces hepatic microsomal cytochrome P-450 & associated monooxygenases." [ChemIDplus] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Hexamethylbenzene."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0348 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable solid, organic, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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