o-sec-Butylphenol

Agent Name
o-sec-Butylphenol
CAS Number
89-72-5
Formula
C10-H14-O
Major Category
Other Classes
o-sec-Butylphenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2-(1-Methylpropyl)phenol; 2-(2-Butyl)phenol; 2-sec-Butylphenol; 2-sec.Butylfenol [Czech]; Phenol, 2-(1-methylpropyl)-; Phenol, o-sec-butyl-; o-sec-Butylphenol; [ChemIDplus] UN2228
Category
Phenols
Description
Colorless liquid or solid (below 61 degrees F); [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate in the production of resins, plasticizers, and surface active agents; [ACGIH]
Comments
May cause skin burns; [NIOSH] An irritant that may cause skin burns; [CAMEO] In animal studies, skin exposure for 24 hours causes severe skin irritation. [CHEMINFO]
Reference Link #1
NIOSH Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards: o-sec-Butylphenol
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
5 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.05 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 290 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 234 deg F;

Adverse Effects

Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

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