3-Thiocresol
Agent Name
3-Thiocresol
CAS Number
108-40-7
Formula
C7-H8-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Methylbenzenethiol; 3-Methylthiophenol; Benzenethiol, 3-methyl-; Toluene, 3-mercapto-; m-Mercaptotoluene; m-Methylbenzenethiol; m-Methylthiophenol; m-Thiocresol; m-Toluenethiol; m-Tolylmercaptan; Toluene-3-thiol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Liquid with a stench; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antiseptic, dermatologic agent, and bleach in the manufacture of latex; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Phenol and related agents"; [HSDB] An irritant; Inhalation may cause CNS effects (strong odor will minimize inhalation exposure); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Phenol."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.803 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 73 deg C; [Merck Index]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: