2-Methyl-4-cyanophenol
[CAS# 15777-70-5]

Identification

• Name: 2-Methyl-4-cyanophenol
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzonitrile; 4-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzonitrile
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₇NO
• Molecular Weight: 133.15
• CAS Registry Number: 15777-70-5
• EC Number: 871-031-2

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.5 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.17±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 93-95 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Ashley, J. N.; Journal of the Chemical Society 1957, P1668-71.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332