2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-(1-methylcyclohexyl)phenol)
Agent Name
2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-(1-methylcyclohexyl)phenol)
CAS Number
77-62-3
Formula
C29-H40-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Bisalkofen MTsP; Ionox WSP; Nonox WSP; Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis(4-methyl-6-(1-methylcyclohexyl)-; p-Cresol, 2,2'-methylenebis(6-(1-methylcyclohexyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatic Compounds
Description
White to cream-colored powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as antioxidant; [HSDB] Used as a polymer stabilizer; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Causes weight loss in high-dose feeding studies; LD20 (mouse) = 10000 mg/kg; [RTECS] May cause irritation; Long term overexposure may cause liver and blood effects; Effects in high-dose animal studies include liver injury; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
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
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