Methyl benzenesulfonate

Agent Name
Methyl benzenesulfonate
CAS Number
80-18-2
Formula
C7-H8-O3-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Methyl benzenesulfonate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
20ND3-5; Benzenesulfonic acid, methyl ester; Methyl benzenesulphonate; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Benzenesulfonic Acid Derivatives
Description
Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Causes altered sleep time (including change in righting reflex) and convulsions in oral lethal-dose studies of mice and rats; Causes impaired liver function tests in 30-day intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Causes burns; Harmful by ingestion; Suspected mutagen; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Ethyl p-methylbenzenesulfonate."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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