o-Chlorotoluene
Agent Name
o-Chlorotoluene
CAS Number
95-49-8
Formula
C7-H7-Cl
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Chloro-2-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-2-chlorobenzene; 2-Chloro-1-methylbenzene; 2-Chlorotoluene; 2-Methylchlorobenzene; Halso 99; o-Chlorotoluene; o-Tolyl chloride; ortho-Chlorotoluene; [ChemIDplus] UN2238
Category
Chlorinated Aromatics
Description
Colorless liquid with an aromatic odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent and chemical intermediate; [ACGIH]
Comments
A respiratory irritant; Exposure to high concentrations may produce "systemic toxic effects"; [CAMEO] May cause skin irritation; [CHEMINFO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
50 ppm
Vapor Pressure
3.43 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 4,400 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 126 deg F;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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