3-Methyl-6-chlorophenol
Agent Name
3-Methyl-6-chlorophenol
CAS Number
615-74-7
Formula
C7-H7-Cl-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Chloro-5-methylphenol; 4-Chloro-3-hydroxytoluene; 5-Methyl-2-chlorophenol; 6-Chloro-3-methylphenol; 6-Chloro-m-cresol; Phenol, 2-chloro-5-methyl-; m-Cresol, 6-chloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3437; UN2669
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Off-white solid; [MSDSonline]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.041 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorocresols, solid."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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