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2,3,6-Trimethylphenol, 95%
Description
2,3,6-Trimethylphenol is used as intermediate for synthetic vitamin E. It is used for manufacturing 2, 3, 5-Trimethylhydroquinone. It is used as intermediate for antioxidants and plastics. It is used as a comonomer for the modification of polyphenylene oxide resins.
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2,3,6-Trimethylphenol is used as intermediate for synthetic vitamin E. It is used for manufacturing 2, 3, 5-Trimethylhydroquinone. It is used as intermediate for antioxidants and plastics. It is used as a comonomer for the modification of polyphenylene oxide resins.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container. Store at room temperature.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 59°C to 62°C |
| Density | 0.94 |
| Boiling Point | 215°C |
| Flash Point | 100°C (212°F) |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN2430 |
| Beilstein | 2042207 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 136.19 |
| Percent Purity | 95% |
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Safety and Handling
- 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol
- Danger
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P403-Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,3,6-Trimethylphenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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