Phenetole
Agent Name
Phenetole
CAS Number
103-73-1
Formula
C8-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phenoxyethane; Benzene, ethoxy; Ether, ethyl phenyl; Ethoxybenzene; Ethyl phenyl ether; Phenetol; Phenyl ethyl ether; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate, in perfumes, and as a research chemical; [HSDB]
Comments
Oral LD50 (mouse) = 2200 mg/kg; Effects in animal experiments include excitement, tremor, convulsions, and fatty liver degeneration; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions and fatty liver degeneration; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.53 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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