2-t-Butyl-4-methylphenol
Agent Name
2-t-Butyl-4-methylphenol
CAS Number
2409-55-4
Formula
C11-H16-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-2-tert-butyl-4-methylbenzene; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol; 2-t-Butyl-p-cresol; 2-terc.Butyl-p-kresol [Czech]; 2-tert-Butyl-4-methyl-1-phenol; 2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol; 2-tert-Butyl-p-cresol; 4-Methyl-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; 4-Methyl-2-t-butylphenol; 4-Methyl-2-tert-butylphenol; 4-Methyl-6-t-butylphenol; Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-; o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol; p-Cresol, 2-tert-butyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2430
Category
Phenols
Description
Solid; [IUCLID] Orange or light brown crystalline solid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make rubber antioxidants, diazo derivatives, and other organic chemicals; [HSDB]
Comments
Caused fatty liver degeneration and changes to renal tubules in inhalation study of rats; Caused ataxia, respiratory depression, and liver injury in lethal-dose feeding studies of rats; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: "irritants"; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; May be absorbed through skin; Effects in high-dose animal studies include acute pulmonary edema; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.025 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 105 deg C; [eChemPortal: IUCLID] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Alkyl phenols, solid, n.o.s. (including C2 - C12 homologues)."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
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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