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.

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.

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: 2500 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

Product Identifier

• 2,6-Dimethylphenol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,6-Dimethylphenol

RUO – Research Use Only