
2,5-Dimethylphenol
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Category:Pharmaceutical Materials Own Brand:MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
CAS Number: 95-87-4
Molecular Formula: C8H10O
Molecular Weight: 122.16
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Melting Point: 75-77°C
Boiling Point: 212°C
Density: 0.971 g/cm³
Usage: Used as a disinfectant, solvent, drug, plasticizer, and wetting agent.
Names and Identifiers
| Name | 2,5-Dimethylphenol |
| Synonyms | 2,5-DMP 3,6-Xylenol 2,5-Xylenol 2,5-XYLENOL 1,2,5-Xylenol XYLENOL(2,5-) 6-Methyl-m-cresol 2,5-dimethyl-pheno 3,6-Dimethylphenol 2,5-Dimethylphenol 2,5-DIMETHYLPHENOL 2,5-dimethyl phenol 1,4-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzene 1-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene |
| CAS | 95-87-4 |
| EINECS | 202-461-5 |
| InChIKey | NKTOLZVEWDHZMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
95-87-4 – Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C8H10O |
| Molar Mass | 122.16 |
| Density | 0.971g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 75-77°C |
| Boling Point | 212°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 85 °C |
| JECFA Number | 706 |
| Water Solubility | 1 g/100 mL (60 ºC) |
| Solubility | 3.54g/l slightly soluble |
| Vapor Presure | 0.208 hPa (25 °C) |
| Appearance | Crystals |
| Color | slightly brown |
| Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 1 ppm |
| Merck | 14,10082 |
| BRN | 1099260 |
| pKa | pK1:10.22 (25°C) |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Explosive Limit | 1.4%(V) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5120 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties |
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| Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis for the synthesis of dyes and lipid-lowering drugs gemfibrozil |
95-87-4 – Risk and Safety
| Risk Codes | R24/25 – R34 – Causes burns R51/53 – Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| Safety Description | S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 – In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S61 – Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
| UN IDs | UN 2261 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | ZE5775000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29071400 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
95-87-4 – Reference Information
| FEMA | 3595 | 2,5-XYLENOL |
| LogP | 2.34-2.6 at 25℃ |
| Use | organic synthesis intermediates. For the synthesis of dyes and hypolipidemic drug gemfibroxil. used as an intermediate in organic synthesis for the synthesis of dyes and lipid-lowering drug gemfibrozil |
| production method | with 2, 5-dimethylaniline as raw material, by diazotization, hydrolysis. |
| category | toxic substances |
| toxicity grade | high toxicity |
| Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 444 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 383 mg/kg |
| explosive hazard characteristics | corrosive to skin and cornea |
| flammability hazard characteristics | flammable in case of open flame and high heat; Combustion-induced smoke |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from oxidant and food raw materials. |
| fire extinguishing agent | Sand, foam, carbon dioxide, water mist |
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