Phenyl methylcarbamate
Agent Name
Phenyl methylcarbamate
CAS Number
1943-79-9
Formula
C8-H9-N-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Carbamic acid, methyl-, phenyl ester; DRC 3345; Methyl carbamic acid phenyl ester; Methylcarbamic acid phenyl ester; N-Methylphenylcarbamate; Phenmec; Phenol, methylcarbamate; Phenyl N-methylcarbamate; Phenyl monomethylcarbamate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Carbamic Acid Esters
Sources/Uses
Used as a synergistic herbicide; formerly as an intermediate for permanent press finishes; [HSDB]
Comments
Causes general anesthesia in lethal-dose studies of rats (intraperitoneal and intravenous routes); [RTECS] Does not inhibit the cholinesterase enzyme; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.071 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: