4-Methoxy-2-methylphenol
[CAS# 5307-05-1]

Identification

• Name: 4-Methoxy-2-methylphenol
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-4-methoxyphenol; 4-Methoxy-6-methylphenol; 4-Methoxy-o-cresol; m-Methyl-p-hydroxyanisole
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• CAS Registry Number: 5307-05-1
• EC Number: 828-566-1

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (5.1 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.078±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 72-73 °C^**
• Boiling point: 141 °C (15 Torr)^***
• Flash point: 125.6±6.7 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** Minami, Norio

^*** Quelet, Raymond

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315