2-Methylanisole

Agent Name
2-Methylanisole
CAS Number
578-58-5
Formula
C8-H10-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2-Methylanisole formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methoxytoluene; 2-Methylmethoxybenzene; Anisole, o-methyl-; Benzene, 1-methoxy-2-methyl-; Methoxytoluene, o-; Methyl o-cresyl ether; Methyl o-tolyl ether; o-Cresol methyl ether; o-Cresyl methyl ether; o-Methylanisole; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ethers, Other
Description
Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Anisole."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
1.5 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: