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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11413954	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11947.36	500 g
11423954	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11947.0E	2500 g

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.

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.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 576-26-1
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.17
• InChI Key: NXXYKOUNUYWIHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 11335
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC(C)=C1O

• Molecular Formula: C8H10O
• MDL Number: MFCD00002240
• 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
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dimethylphenol

Specifications

• CAS: 576-26-1
• Density: 1.15
• Flash Point: 78°C (172°F)
• MDL Number: MFCD00002240
• Beilstein: 1446677
• Merck Index: 14,10082
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and chloroform.
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC(C)=C1O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.17
• Formula Weight: 122.17
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,6-Dimethylphenol

• Melting Point: 44°C to 48°C
• Boiling Point: 203°C
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O
• UN Number: UN2261
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• 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
• InChI Key: NXXYKOUNUYWIHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dimethylphenol
• PubChem CID: 11335
• Percent Purity: 99%

Safety and Handling

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.

P260-P264b-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c

H301+H311-H314

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only