Benzene, 1-isocyanato-3-methyl- (CED0081641)

Benzene, 1-isocyanato-3-methyl- (C8H7N1O1) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 133.15 g/mol. Benzene, 1-isocyanato-3-methyl- belongs to the toluenes, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 20 recorded sources across several sectors. Within drinking water and water supply, it has been identified in bottled water, tap water, desalinated water, and drinking water. In aquatic systems and sediments, it is present in freshwater, seawater, groundwater, and surface water. It is also found in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, including unspecified wastewater, mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, and wastewater treatment effluent. Additionally, the compound is associated with appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, specifically water heaters and water coolers, as well as marine, shipping, and aquaculture sources such as bilge water and ballast water. It has also been recorded in irrigation water under agriculture and land management, along with three more sectors. Recorded exposure routes for this compound include touch, oral, and inhalation.