2,6-Dimethylphenol
[CAS# 576-26-1]

Identification

• Classification: Natural product >> Natural phenols
• Name: 2,6-Dimethylphenol
• Synonyms: 2,6-Xylenol; 1,2,6-Xylenol; 1,3-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzene; ai3-08524; m-2-Xylenol
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O
• Molecular Weight: 122.17
• CAS Registry Number: 576-26-1
• EC Number: 209-400-1
• FEMA: 3249

Properties

• Density: 1.15
• Melting point: 44-46 ºC
• Boiling point: 203 ºC
• Flash point: 73 ºC
• Water solubility: 10 g/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS05;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H311-H301-H314-H411
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370

• Transport Information: UN 2261