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W324906

2,6-Xylenol

≥99%, FG

Synonym(s):

2,6-Dimethylphenol, 2-Hydroxy-m-xylene, vic.-m-Xylenol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C6H3OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
122.16
FEMA Number:
3249
Council of Europe no.:
11261
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
4.042
EC Number:
209-400-1
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1446677
Organoleptic:
medicinal
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

assay

≥99%

autoignition temp.

1110 °F

bp

203 °C (lit.)

mp

43-45 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

medicinal

SMILES string

Cc1cccc(C)c1O

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8(6)9/h3-5,9H,1-2H3

InChI key

NXXYKOUNUYWIHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... GABRA1(2554)

Application


  • Methodological Considerations of the Acetaminophen Detection : This study explores the use of 2,6-Xylenol in the detection of acetaminophen through the indophenol reaction, highlighting its importance in forensic science and toxicology for accurate drug testing (Shinkawa et al., 2023).

  • Carbon Dioxide Solubility in Nonionic Deep Eutectic Solvents Containing Phenolic Alcohols: Investigates the solubility of CO2 in solvents containing 2,6-Xylenol, underscoring its potential in capturing and storing carbon dioxide, which is vital for combating climate change (Alhadid et al., 2022).



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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

186.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

86 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges



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