2-ETHYL-6-METHYLPHENOL Property

Melting point:

48.26°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

96-98°C/15mm

Density 

0.9809 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.5310

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

form 

clear liquid

pka

10.62±0.10(Predicted)

color 

Light yellow to Brown

λmax

278nm(Cyclohexane)(lit.)

LogP

2.930 (est)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

HS Code 

2902900000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P405Store locked up.

2-ETHYL-6-METHYLPHENOL Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

2-Ethyl-6-methylphenol is used as pharmaceutical intermediate.