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2,6-Dimethylphenol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2,6-dimethylphenol is used in the synthesis of anti-oxidant compounds due to the phenol moiety in the structure. In addition, this compound is used as a reactant in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether polymers.
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2,6-dimethylphenol is used in the synthesis of anti-oxidant compounds due to the phenol moiety in the structure. In addition, this compound is used as a reactant in the synthesis of polyphenylene ether polymers.
Solubility
Soluble in water and chloroform.
Notes
Store in cool. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong bases and oxidizing agent.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 44°C to 48°C |
Density | 1.15 |
Boiling Point | 203°C |
Flash Point | 78°C (172°F) |
Quantity | 2500 g |
UN Number | UN2261 |
Beilstein | 1446677 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,10082 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and chloroform. |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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A0449577 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/02/2024 | A11947.36,A11947.0E |
A0442020 | Certificate of Analysis | 07/02/2024 | A11947.36,A11947.0E |
Z20I028 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/01/2023 | A11947.36,A11947.0E |
Q20I024 | Certificate of Analysis | 28/04/2022 | A11947.36,A11947.0E |
10239929 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | A11947.36,A11947.0E |
Safety and Handling



- 2,6-Dimethylphenol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,6-Dimethylphenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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