m-Cymene
Agent Name
m-Cymene
CAS Number
535-77-3
Formula
C10-H14
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1-Isopropyl-3-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-3-(1-methylethyl)benzene; 1-Methyl-3-isopropylbenzene; 3-Isopropyltoluene; Benzene, 1-methyl-3-(1-methylethyl)-; beta-Cymene; m-Cymol; m-Isopropyltoluene; m-Methylisopropylbenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN2046
Category
Aromatic Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, metal polish additive, and intermediate for synthetic rubber and resin manufacturing; Meta, ortho, and para isomers are usually synthesized by alkylation of toluene; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: "Toluene"; [HSDB] At lethal doses, causes weakness and effect on seizure threshold; [RTECS] An irritant; May be harmful by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.72 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mice) = 12,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Cymenes." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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