4-Methoxyphenol

Agent Name
4-Methoxyphenol
CAS Number
150-76-5
Formula
C7-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
4-Methoxyphenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Hydroxyanisole; 4-Methoxyphenol; BMS 181158;HQMME; Hydroquinone methyl ether; Hydroquinone monomethyl ether; Leucobasal; Leucodine B; MEHQ; Mechinolo [DCIT]; Mechinolum; Mequinol; Mequinolum [INN-Latin]; Mono methyl ether hydroquinone; Monomethyl ether hydroquinone; Novo-Dermoquinona; P-Guaiacol; PMF (antioxidant); Phenol, 4-methoxy-; p-Guaiacol; p-Hydroxyanisole; p-Hydroxymethoxybenzene; p-Methoxyphenol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless to white, waxy solid with an odor of caramel & phenol; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as an inhibitor of acrylic monomers, a stabilizer of organic solvents, an ultraviolet inhibitor, and a chemical intermediate; [ACGIH]
Comments
Can cause leukoderma (depigmentation of skin); [LaDou, p. 328] "Symptoms: Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat, upper respiratory system; eye, skin burns; central nervous system depression"; [CAMEO] A skin and eye irritant and can cause depigmentation of the skin; A potential skin sensitizer; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
5 mg/m3
Vapor Pressure
0.0083 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 132 deg C;
NFPA
must be preheated

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes

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