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8.20258

Sigma-Aldrich

5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

5-Isopropyl-2-methylphenol, 2-Methyl-5-isopropylphenol, Isothymol, Carvacrol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
2-(CH3)-5-[CH(CH3)2]C6H3OH
CAS Number:
499-75-2
Molecular Weight:
150.22
MDL number:
MFCD00002236
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
207-889-6
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥97.0% (GC)

form

liquid

potency

810 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

mp

3 °C

transition temp

flash point >100 °C

solubility

1.25 g/L

density

0.98 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C10H14O/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)10(11)6-9/h4-7,11H,1-3H3

InChI key

RECUKUPTGUEGMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 97.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.976 - 0.978
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302 - H314 - H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

212.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

> 100 °C

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