2-Methyl Phenol
Product Description
| Product | 2-Methyl Phenol |
| CAS | 95-48-7 |
| Formula | C7H8O |
| Synonym | 1-Hydroxyl 2-Methyl Benzene, 2-Hydroxyl Toluene, Phenol, 2-methyl-, Phenol, 2-methyl- |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.048 |
| Distillation Range | 189 - 192C (98% recovery) |
| Meta-Methyl Phenol | <= 0.1% |
| Phenol | <= 0.2% |
| Moisture Content | <= 0.15% |
| Para-Methyl Phenol | <= 0.2% |
| Specific gravity | 1.03 - 1.05 (at 30C) |
| Color (APHA) | <= 60 |
| Neutral Oils | Nil |
| Ortho-Methyl Phenol | >= 99% |
| Sulfur content | Nil |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm (38.2 c) |
| Melting Point | 30-34 c |
| Molecular weight | 108.14 |
| Flash Point | 178 f |
| Boiling Point | 191 c |
| Chemical Structure | ![]() |
| Notes | This compound is commonly used as a starting point for other chemicals. As a result, it is subject to many processes to create useful chemicals for many different applications and industries. Use: ANTIMICROBIAL, PERFUMING |
| Class | Agricultural Ingredients, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
| Function | Dyes and colors, Resins, Organic Intermediate |
| Industry | Resin & Coating, Agricultural |

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