4-Methylbenzaldehyde
Agent Name
4-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS Number
104-87-0
Formula
C8-H8-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
4-Tolualdehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-methyl-; p-Formyltoluene; p-Methylbenzaldehyde; p-Tolualdehyde; p-Toluylaldehyde; p-Tolylaldehyde; para-Methylbenzaldehyde; para-Tolualdehyde; para-Toluyl aldehyde; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzaldehydes
Description
Colorless liquid with a floral odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used in flavors, perfumes, and as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and dyestuffs; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Dilute solutions of tolualdehydes did not induce skin sensitization in volunteers; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.25 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC (rat) > 2,200 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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