2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol
Agent Name
2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol
CAS Number
2219-82-1
Formula
C11-H16-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Methyl-6-tert-butylphenol; 6-tert-Butyl-2-methylphenol; 6-tert-Butyl-o-cresol; o-tert-Butyl-o-cresol; o-Cresol, 6-tert-butyl- (8CI); Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-6-methyl-; Phenol, 2-tert-butyl-6-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2430
Category
Phenols
Description
Yellow crystalline solid; mp = 24-27 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 120 mg/kg; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Phenol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkyl phenols, solid, n.o.s. (including C2-C12 homologues)"
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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