2,5-Dimethylphenol, 97%, Thermo Scientific™

Description

This Thermo Scientific 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.

Applications
Used to make phenolic resins and (in isomeric mixtures) as an antioxidant for lubricating oils, gasoline, and elastomers. Also used as perfuming agents.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Store under dry inert gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-87-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00002237
• InChI Key: NKTOLZVEWDHZMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,5-xylenol, p-xylenol, phenol, 2,5-dimethyl, 3,6-dimethylphenol, 6-methyl-m-cresol, 3,6-xylenol, 2,5-dimethyl phenol, 2,5-dmp, 1,2,5-xylenol, 1-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene
• PubChem CID: 7267
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dimethylphenol
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C)C(O)=C1

• Melting Point: 74°C to 78°C
• Density: 0.971
• Boiling Point: 211°C to 213°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2261
• Beilstein: 1099260
• Merck Index: 14,10082
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 122.17
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,5-Dimethylphenol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H311-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H310-H314-H318-H302 Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: XYLENOLS, SOLID
EINECSNumber	202-461-5
RTECSNumber	ZE5775000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

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