2-Isopropylphenol
Agent Name
2-Isopropylphenol
CAS Number
88-69-7
Formula
C9-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-2-isopropylbenzene; 2-(1-Methylethyl)phenol; Cumenol, o-; ISOPROPYLPHENOL, ORTHO; o-Hydroxycumene; o-Isopropylphenol; Phenol, 2-(1-methylethyl)-; Phenol, o-isopropyl-; Prodox 131; Phenol, 2-(1-methylethyl)-; Phenol, o-isopropyl-; Isopropylphenol, o-; [ChemIDplus] 2-Isopropyl phenol; o-Isopropyl phenol; [CAMEO] o-Cumenol; [JECFA] UN3145
Category
Phenols
Description
Light yellow liquid; mp = 17 deg C; [CAMEO] Melting point = 12-16 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Causes sleep in intravenous lethal-dose studies of mice (LD50 = 100 mg/kg); [RTECS] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; May cause second-degree skin burns after a few minutes contact; Vapor is moderately irritating; [CHRIS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
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
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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