2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11430154	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13603.09	10 g
11440154	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13603.18	50 g
11450154	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A13603.30	250 g

Description

2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is used in preparation of renewable bis(cyanate) esters.

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-Methoxy-4-methylphenol is used in preparation of renewable bis(cyanate) esters.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 93-51-6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.166
• InChI Key: PETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 7144
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC

• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00002378
• Synonym: creosol, 4-methylguaiacol, 2-methoxy-p-cresol, homoguaiacol, p-methylguaiacol, phenol, 2-methoxy-4-methyl, p-creosol, 4-methyl guaiacol, 2-methoxy-4-cresol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol

Specifications

• CAS: 93-51-6
• Density: 1.092
• Flash Point: 99°C (210°F)
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00002378
• Merck Index: 14,2571
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water.
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)OC
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.166
• Formula Weight: 138.17
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol

• Melting Point: 5°C to 6°C
• Boiling Point: 220°C to 222°C
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.537
• Beilstein: 1862340
• Synonym: creosol, 4-methylguaiacol, 2-methoxy-p-cresol, homoguaiacol, p-methylguaiacol, phenol, 2-methoxy-4-methyl, p-creosol, 4-methyl guaiacol, 2-methoxy-4-cresol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene
• InChI Key: PETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol
• PubChem CID: 7144
• Percent Purity: ≥98%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P333+P313-P362-P501c

H302-H315-H317-H319-H335

missing translation for 'einecsNumber' : 202-252-9

missing translation for 'rtecsNumber' : GP1755000

missing translation for 'tsca' : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• 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.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-methoxy-4-methyl-Phenol

RUO – Research Use Only