2'-Hydroxyacetophenone
Agent Name
2'-Hydroxyacetophenone
CAS Number
118-93-4
Formula
C8-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone; 2-Acetylphenol; 2-Hydroxyphenyl methyl ketone; Acetophenone, 2'-hydroxy-; Acetophenone, o-hydroxy-; Ethanone, 1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-; Methyl 2-hydroxyphenyl ketone; o-Acetylphenol; o-Hydroxyacetophenone; o-Hydroxyphenyl methyl ketone; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aromatic Ketones
Description
Clear light yellow liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 100 mg/kg; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [EFSA] A skin and strong eye irritant; Depending on severity of exposure, effects range from mild irritation to destruction of tissue; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Acetophenone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00748 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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