Methyleugenol

Agent Name
Methyleugenol
CAS Number
93-15-2
Formula
C11-H14-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Methyleugenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propen-1-yl)benzene; 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)benzene; 1,2-Dimethoxy-4-allylbenzene; 1,3,4-Eugenol methyl ether; 1-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propene; 1-Allyl-3,4-dimethoxybenzene; 3,4-Dimethoxyallylbenzene; 4-Allyl-1,2-dimethoxybenzene; 4-Allylveratrole; Benzene, 1,2-dimethoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-; Benzene, 4-allyl-1,2-dimethoxy-; Eugenyl methyl ether; Methyl eugenol; Methyl eugenol ether; Methyl eugenyl ether; O-Methyl eugenol; O-Methyleugenol; Veratrole methyl ether; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Colorless to pale yellow liquid; [Merck Index] Slightly herbal odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a veterinary anesthetic, insect attractant, and flavoring agent; [HSDB] Used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, toiletries, and detergents; [Merck Index]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] Causes sleep in mice after 200 mg/kg intraperitoneal injection; Causes evidence of liver injury in mice after high-dose feeding studies; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
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Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.012 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 4,800 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 99 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: