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	3-Phenyltoluene
Quick Links General Description Health Factors Search    [use word(s)/phrase] Table of Contents By Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z By CAS Number General Description Synonyms: 3-methylbiphenyl; m-methylbiphenyl; 3-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl; 3-methyldiphenyl OSHA IMIS Code Number: P219 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 643-93-6 Chemical Description and Physical Properties: Yellow liquid; does not mix with water molecular formula: C6H5C6H5CH3 molecular weight: 168.24 boiling range: 272°C flash point: >110°C melting range: -15°C Health Factors Potential symptoms: May cause irritation of eyes, respiratory tract, skin, and digestive tract. Health Effects: No human studies were found. Potential Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Bronchi, Lungs---Moderate (HE15) Affected organs: Eyes, respiratory system, skin Notes: OSHA does not have a PEL for 3-phenyltoluene, and its toxicological properties (e.g., acute LD50, LC50, toxicokinetics, and chronic effects in animals) have not been fully investigated. 3-Phenyltoluene should be handled with caution, since the occupational exposure to a compound with similar chemical structure, diphenyl, has been associated with toxicity to the peripheral and central nervous systems, including a significantly increased risk for the development of Parkinson’s disease. Date Last Revised: 09/06/2006 Literature Basis: Acros Organics.: Material Safety Data Sheet: 3-Phenyltoluene, 95%. Wastensson, G., Hagberg, S., Andersson, E, Johnels, B. and Barregård, L.: Parkinson’s disease in diphenyl-exposed workers—a causal association? Parkinsonism Relat. Disord. 12(1): 29-34, 2006. All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.