t-Butylbenzene

Agent Name
t-Butylbenzene
CAS Number
98-06-6
Formula
C10-H14
Major Category
Solvents
t-Butylbenzene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,1-Dimethylethylbenzene; 2-Methyl-2-phenylpropane; Benzene, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-; Benzene, tert-butyl-; Dimethylethylbenzene; Dimethylethylbenzene (VAN); Phenyltrimethylmethane; Pseudobutylbenzene; Trimethylphenylmethane; tert-Butylbenzene; tertiary-Butylbenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN2709
Category
Aromatic Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used in organic synthesis; as polymerization solvent; as polymer linking agent; as solvent (e.g., production of hydrogen peroxide); [HSDB]
Comments
Effects in lethal dose studies include somnolence and tremor; [RTECS] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
2.2 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 4,600 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Butylbenzenes." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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