2,5-Xylenol
ALDRICH/W359505 - ≥99%, FG
Synonym: 2,5-Dimethylphenol; 2-Hydroxy-p-xylene; p-Xylenol
CAS Number: 95-87-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H10O
Molecular Weight: 122.16
EC Number: 202-461-5
MDL Number: MFCD00002237
Linear Formula: (CH3)2C6H3OH
Product Type: Chemical
agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 212 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C8H10O/c1-6-3-4-7(2)8( |
InChI key | NKTOLZVEWDHZMU-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 73-78 °C |
organoleptic | phenolic; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 | |
FDA 21 CFR 110 | |
SMILES string | Cc1ccc(C)c(O)c1 |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 5 kg in fiber drum |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H301 + H311 - H314 - H411 |
Precautionary statements | P260 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | T,N |
Risk Statements | 24/25-34-51/53 |
Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45-61 |
RIDADR | UN 2261 6.1 / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥99% |
bp | 212 °C (lit.) |
mp | 73-78 °C |
FEMA Number | 3595 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |