2-ethyl-6-methyl phenol
phenol, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 2-ethyl-6-methyl phenol |
| IUPAC | 2-ethyl-6-methylphenol |
| CAS Number | 1687-64-5 |
| FDA UNII | 359WUC62RI |
| Molecular Formula | C9 H12 O |
| Molecular Weight | 136.19384000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00962292 |
| Nikkaji Number | J284.007C |
| XlogP3 | 2.60 (est) |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 209.80 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.100000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 195.00 °F. TCC ( 90.70 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.930 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 745.7 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 2-ethyl-6-methyl phenol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-ethyl-6-methyl phenol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
o-
cresol, 6-ethyl-
ortho-
cresol, 6-ethyl-
3-
ethyl-2-hydroxytoluene
2-
ethyl-6-methylphenol
6-
ethyl-o-cresol
6-
ethyl-ortho-cresol
phenol, 2-ethyl-6-methyl-
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