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8.03771

Sigma-Aldrich

2,5-Dimethylphenol

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2,5-Dimethylphenol, 2,5-DMP, p-Xylenol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
2,5-(CH3)2C6H3OH
CAS Number:
95-87-4
Molecular Weight:
122.16
MDL number:
MFCD00002237
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
202-461-5

vapor pressure

0.208 hPa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

expl. lim.

1.4 % (v/v)

mp

75 °C

transition temp

flash point 80-95 °C

solubility

slightly soluble 3.54 g/L

density

0.9 g/cm3 at 75 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

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

InChI key

NKTOLZVEWDHZMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2,5-Dimethylphenol for synthesis. CAS 95-87-4, chemical formula 2,5-(CH₃)₂C₆H₃OH.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 73 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 76 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311 - H314 - H411

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 3

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