6-tert-Butyl-m-cresol
[CAS# 88-60-8]

Identification

• Classification: Natural product >> Natural phenols
• Name: 6-tert-Butyl-m-cresol
• Synonyms: 2-tert-Butyl-5-methylphenol; 6-tert-Butyl-3-methylphenol; 6-tert-Butyl-m-methylphenol; 6-tert-Butyl-3-cresol; 6-tert-Butyl-m-cresol; 1-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzene; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-5-methylphenol; 3-Methyl-6-tert-butylphenol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O
• Molecular Weight: 164.25
• CAS Registry Number: 88-60-8
• EC Number: 201-842-3

Properties

• Density: 0.964
• Melting point: 20 ºC
• Boiling point: 117-118 ºC (12 mmHg)
• Flash point: 106 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C;Xn
• Risk Codes: R22;R34;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1A	H314
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373

• Transport Information: UN 3145