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o-Cymene

98%

• Synonym(s): 1-Isopropyl-2-methylbenzene, 2-Isopropyltoluene
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄CH(CH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 527-84-4
• Molecular Weight: 134.22
• Beilstein: 1850838
• EC Number: 208-426-0
• MDL number: MFCD00008888
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24855410
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 3.6 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
• Assay: 98%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.499 (lit.)
• bp: 178 °C (lit.)
• mp: −72-−71 °C (lit.)
• solubility: organic solvents: miscible(lit.); water: insoluble(lit.)
• density: 0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC(C)c1ccccc1C
• InChI: 1S/C10H14/c1-8(2)10-7-5-4-6-9(10)3/h4-8H,1-3H3
• InChI key: WWRCMNKATXZARA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Intact and direct dealkylating nitration of o-cymene with nitronium tetronium tetrafluoroborate has been reported. The kinetics of isomerization of cymene has been studied.

Application

• Mechanism of β–cyclodextrin-thyme nanocomplex formation and release: Explores the encapsulation and release mechanisms of o-Cymene in nanocomplexes, suggesting its potential applications in food industry innovations (Dorofte et al., 2024).
• Processing of sapodilla (Manilkara zapota L.) fruit: Reports the use of o-Cymene in improving the shelf life of sapodilla fruit, illustrating its role in food preservation and post-harvest loss control (Kumar et al., 2024).
• Comparative Study on Insecticidal Activities of Essential Oils: Highlights the effectiveness of o-Cymene in essential oil formulations used as insecticides, providing insights into its use in sustainable pest management (Awojide et al., 2023).
• Chemical composition of essential oil from Lindera caesia: Examines the antifungal and antibiofilm properties of o-Cymene in essential oils, suggesting potential applications in healthcare, especially in dental caries prevention (Zaini et al., 2023).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P243
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 122.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 50 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves