Anisole
Agent Name
Anisole
CAS Number
100-66-3
Formula
C7-H8-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Anizol; Benzene, methoxy; Ether, methyl phenyl; Methoxybenzene; Methyl phenyl ether; Phenoxymethane; Phenyl methyl ether; [ChemIDplus] UN2222
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Colorless to yellow liquid; [ICSC] Clear colorless liquid; Insoluble in water; [MSDSonline] Spicy, sweet odor; [Ullmann]
Sources/Uses
Used as a vermicide, flavoring agent, solvent, and heat transfer medium; Used in the production of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and other organic compounds; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes CNS depression in high-dose animal studies; [HSDB] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.54 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 52 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: