Chemistry
The molecular formula of 4-Pentylphenol(14938-35-3) is C
11H
16O and its formula weight is 164.24.
The density of 4-Pentylphenol(14938-35-3) is 0.960 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) and it has a melting point of 23-25 °C . The boiling point is 342 °C . The refractive index is about 1.515. Its flash point is 133 °C .
The chemical synonyms of 4-Pentylphenol(14938-35-3) are P-N-PENTYLPHENOL;P-N-AMYL PHENOL;P-PENTYLPHENOL;4-N-PENTYLPHENOL;4-N-AMYLPHENOL;4-AMYLPHENOL;4-pentyl-pheno;Amyl p-hydroxybenzene
The molecular structure of 4-Pentylphenol(14938-35-3):
Toxicity Data With Reference
RTECS#: CAS# 14938-35-3: SM6750000
LD50/LC50: RTECS: Not available.
Carcinogenicity: 4-Pentylphenol - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. Moderately flammable. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes C
Risk Statements 34
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45
RIDADR UN 2430 8/PG 1
WGK Germany 3
RTECS SM6750000
HazardClass 8
PackingGroup III
Standards and Recommendations
DOT Classification: 6.1; Label: KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD
Specification
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization Has not been reported.