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2,6-Dimethylphenol , 99% , 576-26-1

Synonym(s):
2,6-Dimethylphenol;2,6-DMP;2-Hydroxy-m-xylene;vic.-m-Xylenol

CAS NO.:576-26-1

Empirical Formula: C8H10O

Molecular Weight: 122.16

MDL number: MFCD00002240

EINECS: 209-400-1

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 43-45 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 203 °C(lit.)
Density  1.15
vapor pressure  0.2 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  1.5371
FEMA  3249 | 2,6-XYLENOL
Flash point: 173 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  8g/l
form  Low Melting Solid
pka pK1:10.59 (25°C)
color  Colorless to yellow-brownish
PH 6-7 (8g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Odor at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. sweet medicinal phenolic rooty coffee
Odor Type medicinal
explosive limit 1.4%(V)
Water Solubility  10 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,10082
JECFA Number 707
BRN  1446677
Exposure limits ACGIH: TWA 1 ppm
Stability: Stable. Very flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, steel, copper, copper alloys, bases, acid chlorides.
InChIKey NXXYKOUNUYWIHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 2.3 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Similar to other xylenol compounds, 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 a reactant in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether polymers.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS06,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H301+H311-H314-H335-H411
Precautionary statements  P260-P273-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  T,N
Risk Statements  24/25-34-51/53
Safety Statements  26-36/37/39-45-61
RIDADR  UN 2261 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  ZE6125000
Autoignition Temperature 555 °C
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29071400
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 296 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit 1000 mg/kg

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