2,6-Dimethylphenol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2,6-dimethylphenol is used in the synthesis of anti-oxidant compounds due to the phenol moiety in the structure. In addition, this compound is used as a reactant in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether polymers.

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Applications
2,6-dimethylphenol is used in the synthesis of anti-oxidant compounds due to the phenol moiety in the structure. In addition, this compound is used as a reactant in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether polymers.

Solubility
Soluble in water and chloroform.

Notes
Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong bases and oxidizing agent.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 576-26-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00002240
• InChI Key: NXXYKOUNUYWIHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,6-xylenol, phenol, 2,6-dimethyl, 2,6-dimethyl phenol, 2-hydroxy-m-xylene, 1-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzene, vic-m-xylenol, 2,6-dmp, 2,6-dimethyl-phenol, xylenol 235, 2-hydroxy-1,3-dimethylbenzene
• PubChem CID: 11335
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dimethylphenol
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC(C)=C1O

• Melting Point: 44°C to 48°C
• Density: 1.15
• Boiling Point: 203°C
• Flash Point: 78°C (172°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN2261
• Beilstein: 1446677
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,10082
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 122.17
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,6-Dimethylphenol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H311-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H314-H318 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: XYLENOLS, SOLID
EINECSNumber	209-400-1
RTECSNumber	ZE6125000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only