Benzyl methyl sulfide
Agent Name
Benzyl methyl sulfide
CAS Number
766-92-7
Formula
C8-H10-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
((Methylthio)methyl)benzene; 1-Phenyl-2-thiapropane; Benzene, ((methylthio)methyl)-; Methyl benzyl sulfide; Sulfide, benzyl methyl; alpha-(Methylthio)toluene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid with odor of "stench"; Not miscible in water; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Target organ is CNS; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 73 deg C; bp = 195-198 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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