2-Ethoxyphenol
Agent Name
2-Ethoxyphenol
CAS Number
94-71-3
Formula
C8-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Ethyloxyphenol; Catechol monoethyl ether; Guaethol; Guethol; o-Ethoxyphenol; Phenol, 2-ethoxy-; Phenol, o-ethoxy- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Phenols
Description
Liquid; mp = 20-25 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
May cause serious eye injury and skin sensitization (positive murine Local Lymph Node Assay); [ECHA REACH Registrations] An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] Search for (94-71-3[EC/RN Number]) AND (allergic OR dermatitis OR sensitizer OR sensitization): no results; [PubMed]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.026 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: