Dimethylphenol|CAS 95-87-4
- CAS NO.: 95-87-4
- EINECS No.: 202-461-5
- Molecular Formula: C8H10O
- Product Name: 2,5-Dimethylphenol
- Molecular Weight: 122.16
- Synonyms: XYLENOL(2,5-); 1,2,5-Xylenol; 1,4-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene; 2,5-dimethyl-pheno; 3,6-Dimethylphenol; 3,6-Xylenol; 6-Methyl-m-cresol
- Appearance: White needle crystalline powder
- Assay: 99%
- Density: 0.971
- Flash Point: 85 ℃
- Water Solubility: 1 g / 100 mL (60 ℃)
- Boiling Point: 212 ℃
- Melting Point: 75-77 ℃
- Packing: 25 Kg/bag
2,5-Dimethylphenol, CAS 95-87-4, is incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents. It is hygroscopic, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether. 2,5-Dimethylphenol, CAS 95-87-4, is mainly used as organic synthesis. It is used in dyeing and the synthesis of Gemfibroxil, a hypolipidemic drug. Besides, 2,5-Dimethylphenol, CAS 95-87-4, is applied as disinfectant, solvent, plasticizer, wetting agent and the standard solution of titration analysis. It also enjoys application in the preparation of phenolic resin, as mineral flotation agent and gasoline additive. 2,5-Dimethylphenol, CAS 95-87-4, is of high toxicity, and would corrode skin and cornea. Thus, it should be stored in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, separably kept with edible chemicals.
