1,2-Diisopropylbenzene
Agent Name
1,2-Diisopropylbenzene
CAS Number
577-55-9
Formula
C12-H18
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
o-Diisopropylbenzene; 1,2-Bis(1-methylethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,2-bis(1-methylethyl)-; Benzene, o-diisopropyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Aromatic Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May be harmful after ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact; Anesthetic effect at high doses; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 77 deg C; [HSDB]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: