m-Chlorotoluene
Agent Name
m-Chlorotoluene
CAS Number
108-41-8
Formula
C7-H7-Cl
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Chloro-3-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-3-chlorobenzene; 3-Chloro-1-methylbenzene; 3-Chlorotoluene; m-Tolyl chloride; Benzene, 1-chloro-3-methyl-; Toluene, m-chloro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN2238
Category
Chlorinated Aromatics
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and to make other chemicals and dyes; [CAMEO]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] Causes narcosis in high concentrations; [Hawley] Harmful by inhalation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.68 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 126 deg F; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: