CAS 620-14-4: 1-Ethyl-3-methylbenzene

3-Ethyl toluene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is used in the manufacture of rubber, dyes, and pesticides. It has been shown to be a potential carcinogen in chronic exposure studies and has been found to cause mutations in yeast cells. 3-Ethyl toluene is a structural isomer of 3,4-dimethylbenzyl alcohol and can be synthesized by the oxidation of benzene with air or oxygen. The ethyl group on the methyl side chain may undergo oxidation reactions, which could lead to the formation of a number of products including 3-methyl phenol, 1,2-dimethylbenzene, 2-methylphenol, and 4-methylphenol. These oxidation products are toxic to yeast cells and can also cause genetic mutations.

3-Ethyltoluene

It is used in the formation of 3-ethylsalicylic acid from 3-Ethyltoluene by Pseudomonas ovalis. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.