3,5-Dimethylphenol Standard , 98% , 108-68-9

Synonym(s):
5-Hydroxy-m-xylene;sym.-m-Xylenol

CAS NO.：108-68-9

Empirical Formula: C8H10O

Molecular Weight: 122.16

MDL number: MFCD00002307

EINECS: 203-606-5

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point:	61-64 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	222 °C(lit.)
Density	1.115
vapor pressure	5-5.4Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.5146 (estimate)
Flash point:	109 °C
storage temp.	room temp
solubility	almost transparency[in Methanol]
pka	pK1:10.15 (25°C)
form	Crystalline Solid
color	White to orange
Odor	Strong, “cresylic” odor.
Water Solubility	5.3 g/L (25 ºC)
Sensitive	Air & Light Sensitive
Merck	14,10082
BRN	774117
Exposure limits	ACGIH: TWA 1 ppm
InChIKey	TUAMRELNJMMDMT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP	2.35 at 25.5℃
CAS DataBase Reference	108-68-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Phenol, 3,5-dimethyl-(108-68-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	3,5-Dimethylphenol (108-68-9)

Description and Uses

3,5-Xylenol is a crystalline solid. Molecularweight 5 122.17; Boiling point= 220℃ (sublimes);Freezing/Melting point=64℃; Flash point = 109℃.Soluble in water. Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 3, Flammability 2, Reactivity0. Slightly soluble in water; solubility =0.5%.

3,5-Dimethylphenol finds application as adhesives, sealant chemicals, plating and surface treating agents. It is also used as a solvent for cleaning or degreasing. Further, it is employed as a chemical intermediate for antioxidants, phenolic resins, active pharmaceutical ingredients and metaxalone (muscle relaxant).

Safety

Symbol(GHS)	GHS05,GHS06
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H301+H311-H314
Precautionary statements	P260-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes	T
Risk Statements	24/25-34
Safety Statements	26-28-36/37/39-45-28A
RIDADR	UN 2261 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany	2
RTECS	ZE6475000
TSCA	Yes
HazardClass	6.1
PackingGroup	II
HS Code	29071400
Hazardous Substances Data	108-68-9(Hazardous Substances Data)