2,4,6-Trimethylphenol
Agent Name
2,4,6-Trimethylphenol
Alternative Name
Mesitol
CAS Number
527-60-6
Formula
C9-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Mesitol; 1,3,5-Trimethylphenol; 1-Hydroxy-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; 2,4,6-Trimethylofenol [Polish]; 2,4,6-Trimetylofenol [Polish]; 2-Hydroxymesitylene; Benzene, 2-hydroxy-1,3,5-trimethyl-; Mesitol; Mesityl alcohol; Phenol, 2,4,6-trimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2430
Category
Phenols
Description
Solid; [HSDB] White crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) and its phosphate ester; for polyamide, polyamide/cellulosic blends, and half wool; in petroleum processing; and in wood treatment; [HSDB]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Phenol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.05 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkyl phenols, solid, n.o.s. (including C2 - C12 homologues)."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: