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o-Cymene

98%

Synonym(s):

1-Isopropyl-2-methylbenzene, 2-Isopropyltoluene

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4CH(CH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
134.22
Beilstein:
1850838
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

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

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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).

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Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

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

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[Toxicologic properties and the nature of the combined effect of a orthomenthane hydrocarbon mixture].
V A Stel'makh
Gigiena truda i professional'nye zabolevaniia, (9)(9), 34-37 (1988-09-01)
[Experimental data to establish the MPEL of 1-methyl-2-isopropyl-benzine in the air of a work area].
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Gigiena truda i professional'nye zabolevaniia, (3)(3), 49-50 (1985-03-01)

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