2,6-DIMETHYLPHENOL

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. 576-26-1

2,6-DIMETHYLPHENOL

EINECS NO.

209-400-1

FORMULA (CH3)2C6H3OH
MOL WT. 122.17

H.S. CODE

 2907.19.6100

TOXICITY

 Oral Rat LD50: 296mg/kg
SYNONYMS 2,6-Xylenol; 1,3,5-Xylenol; 2,6-DMP;  vic.-m-Xylenol;
1-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzene; 2-Hydroxy-m-xylene; 2-Hydroxy-1,3-dimethylbenzene; m-2-Xylenol; Xylenol 235; Other RN: 28449-96-9, 50356-22-4
SMILES c1(c(cccc1C)C)O

CLASSIFICATION

Flavors and Fragrances

EXTRA NOTES

 FEMA No. 3249

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE
white crystal
MELTING POINT 44 - 47 C
BOILING POINT

203 C

SPECIFIC GRAVITY

 

SOLUBILITY IN WATER slightly soluble
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY

 

VAPOR DENSITY

 

pKa 10.62 (Dissociation Constant at 25 C)
log P 2.36 (Octanol-water)
HENRY LAW CONSTANT 6.65E-06 (atm-m3/mole at 25 C)
OH RATE CONSTANT 6.59E-11 (cm3/molecule-sec at 25 C Atmospheric)

REFRACTIVE INDEX

 

NFPA RATINGS

 Health: 3; Flammability: 1; Reactivity: 0

AUTOIGNITION

 555 C
FLASH POINT

74 C

STABILITY

Stable under ordinary conditions.

EXTERNAL LINKS & GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Wikipedia Linking

Material Safety Data Sheet

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PubChem Compound Summary - 2,6-Dimethylphenol

Local: Xylenols are used in formulating a disinfectant for lubricants, gasolines and coal tar. It is used as an intermedaite for pesticides, dyes, rubber chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE
white crystal

ASSAY (G.C)

99.0% min

MOISTURE (K.F.)

0.1% max
MELTING POINT 44 - 47 C

ISOMER IMPURITY

0.5% max
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING
 
HAZARD CLASS 6.1 (Packing Group: II)
UN NO. 2261
SAFETY INFORMATION

HAZARD OVERVIEW

Toxic by ingestion, Toxic by skin absorption, Corrosive

GHS

 
SIGNAL WORD Danger

PICTOGRAMS

HAZARD STATEMENTS

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 STATEMENTS

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 or doctor/physician
P301 + P330 + P331  IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P302 + P350:  IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water
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 or doctor/physician
P312  Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
EC DIRECTIVES

 
HAZARD CODES T ToxicN Dangerous for the environment

RISK PHRASES

24/25  Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
34  Causes burns
51/53  Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

SAFETY PHRASES

26:  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36/37/39:  Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
45:  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
61:  Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.

PRICE INFORMATION