36715

2,6-Dimethylphenol

PESTANAL^®, analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 2-Hydroxy-m-xylene, vic.-m-Xylenol
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C₆H₃OH
• CAS Number: 576-26-1
• Molecular Weight: 122.16
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329755474
• EC Number: 209-400-1
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1446677
• MDL number: MFCD00002240

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Segment: 100
• product line: PESTANAL^®
• autoignition temp.: 1110 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• bp: 203 °C (lit.)
• mp: 43-45 °C (lit.)
• application(s): agriculture; cleaning products; cosmetics; environmental; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: Cc1cccc(C)c1O
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O/c1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8(6)9/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
• InChI key: NXXYKOUNUYWIHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2,6-Dimethylphenol belongs to the class of phenols, commonly present in cigarette smoke and is a major toxic compound related to environmental and health issues.

This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food. Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 here

Application

2,6-Dimethylphenol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in mainstream cigarette smoke using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Other Notes

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Legal Information

PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS05,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H301 + H311,H314,H335,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): 186.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point (°C): 86 °C - closed cup
• PPE (personal protective equipment): dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges