W324906

2,6-Xylenol

≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2,6-Dimethylphenol, vic.-m-Xylenol, 2-Hydroxy-m-xylene
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂C₆H₃OH
• CAS Number: 576-26-1
• Molecular Weight: 122.16
• FEMA Number: 3249
• Beilstein: 1446677
• EC Number: 209-400-1
• Council of Europe no.: 11261
• MDL number: MFCD00002240
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901585
• Flavis number: 4.042
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 400
• biological source: synthetic
• 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)

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS06,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 + H311 - H314 - H335 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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 Code: 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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves