2-Phenylisopropanol
Agent Name
2-Phenylisopropanol
CAS Number
617-94-7
Formula
C9-H12-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Hydroxycumene; 2-Phenyl-2-propanol; 2-Propanol, 2-phenyl-; Benzenemethanol, alpha,alpha-dimethyl-; Benzyl alcohol, alpha,alpha-dimethyl-; Dimethylphenylcarbinol; Dimethylphenylmethanol; Phenyldimethylcarbinol; alpha,alpha-Dimethylbenzenemethanol; alpha,alpha-Dimethylbenzyl alcohol; alpha-Cumyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Yellow liquid; mp = 32-34 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, and flotation frother; [HSDB]
Comments
Higher alcohols are not highly toxic in the industrial setting; Can cause liver injury, somnolence, and respiratory depression in experimental animals; [HSDB] Caused somnolence and changes in liver enzymes in inhalation study of rats; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
VP = 0.52 mm Hg at 38 deg C; [ChemIDplus]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: