3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol
Agent Name
3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol
CAS Number
116-02-9
Formula
C9-H18-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Methyl-3-dimethylcyclohexanol-5; 3,3,5-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexanol; 3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohexanol; Cyclonol; Homomenthol; Isophorol, dihydro-; TMC; Trimethylcyclohexanol; Cyclohexanol, 3,3,5-trimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Category
Alcohols and Polyols, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley] May be supercooled liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a menthol and camphor substitute, an antifoaming agent, an odor masking chemical, an esterification agent, and a wax additive; Also used in pharmaceuticals, printing inks, hydraulic fluids, and textile soaps; [Hawley]
Comments
Emergency treatment: see "Cyclohexanol." [HSDB] An irritant; May cause serious injury to eyes; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.1 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 73.9 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s."
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: