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8.03772

Sigma-Aldrich

2,6-Dimethylphenol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2,6-Dimethylphenol, 2,6-DMP

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
2,6-(CH3)2C6H3OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.16
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
209-400-1
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.2 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

form

solid

autoignition temp.

555 °C

potency

296 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
1000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.4 % (v/v)

pH

6-7 (20 °C, 8 g/L in H2O)

bp

203 °C

mp

42-46 °C

transition temp

flash point 73 °C

density

1.03 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8(6)9/h3-5,9H,1-2H3

InChI key

NXXYKOUNUYWIHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2,6-Dimethylphenol for synthesis. CAS 576-26-1, chemical formula 2,6-(CH₃)₂C₆H₃OH.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 42 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 46 °C
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

186.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

86 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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