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Synonyms
1-Ethyl-2-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-ethylbenzene; Benzene, 1-ethyl-2-hydroxy-; Florol [Czech]; Phenol, 2-ethyl-; Phenol, o-ethyl-; Phlorol; o-Ethylphenol; [ChemIDplus] UN3145
Description
Colorless liquid with an odor of phenol; [Merck Index] Yellow-brown liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals; [Merck Index] Used as a starting material for photochemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, mucous membrane, and upper respiratory tract irritant; May cause damage to eyes; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] See "Phenol."
Vapor Pressure
0.153 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 78 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkyl phenols, liquid, n.o.s. (including C2 - C12 homologues)." VP from ChemIDplus;
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