| Name | 2,4,6-Trimethylphenol |
| Synonyms | mesito Mesitol Trimethylphenol hydroxymesitylene 2-hydroxymesitylen 2-hydroxymesitylene 2,4,6-trimetylofenol 2,4,6-trimethylofenol 1,3,5-trimethylphenol 2,4,6-Trimethylphenol HydroxymesityleneMesitol 2-hydroxy-1,3,5-trimethyl-benzen 1-hydroxy-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene Benzene, 2-hydroxy-1,3,5-trimethyl 2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENOL PESTANAL, 250 MG |
| CAS | 527-60-6 |
| EINECS | 208-419-2 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H12O/c1-6-4-7(2)9(10)8(3)5-6/h4-5,10H,1-3H3 |
| Molecular Formula | C9H12O |
| Molar Mass | 136.19 |
| Density | 0.9809 (estimate) |
| Melting Point | 70-72°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 220°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 220-221°C |
| JECFA Number | 2013 |
| Water Solubility | 1.008g/L(25 ºC) |
| Vapor Presure | 3.86Pa at 25℃ |
| Appearance | Crystalline Needles |
| Color | Beige |
| BRN | 1859675 |
| pKa | pK1:10.88 (25°C) |
| Storage Condition | under inert gas (argon) |
| Refractive Index | 1.5148 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00002235 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | White to light yellow needle-like crystals. Melting point 71-74 °c, boiling point 220 °c. |
| Risk Codes | R34 - Causes burns R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
| UN IDs | UN 2430 8/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | OX6590000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29071990 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| FEMA | 4329 | 2,4,6-TRIMETHYLPHENOL |
| LogP | 2.73 at 25℃ |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| use | vitamin e intermediate. |
| Production method | Made by methylation of phenol. |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |