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2,5-Xylenol
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2,5-Xylenol is a phenolic compound used as a precursor in the synthesis of antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. It also serves as a starting material for phenolic resins and high-viscosity phosphate esters, and as a feedstock for hindered phenol antioxidants used in lubricating oils, fuels and elastomers. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid. CAS: 95-87-4, Molecular Formula: C8H10O, Molecular Weight: 122.16 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies 2,5-Xylenol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90028830
- CAS Number
- 95-87-4
- IUPAC Name
- 2,5-dimethylphenol
- EC Number
- 202-461-5
- Molecular Formula
- C8H10O
- Molecular Weight
- 122.16
- Exact Mass
- 122.0732
- SMILES
- CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C)O
- InChIKey
- NKTOLZVEWDHZMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C8H10O/c1-6-3-4-7(2)8(9)5-6/h3-5,9H,1-2H3
- PubChem CID
- 7267
Synonyms
- 1-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene
- 1,2,5-Xylenol
- 1,4-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybenzene
- 2,5-Dmp
- 3,6-Dimethylphenol
- 3,6-Xylenol
- 6-Methyl-m-cresol
- FEMA No. 3595
- p-Xylenol
- Phenol, 2,5-dimethyl-
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 74.5 °C
- Boiling Point
- 211.5 °C at 762 mmHg
- Water Solubility
- 3.54 g/L at 25 °C
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.156 mmHg at 25 °C
- Refractive Index
- 1.5092
- pKa
- pKa = 10.41
- log P (octanol/water)
- 2.33
Source: PubChem CID 7267 (HSDB)
Frequently asked questions
What is 2,5-Xylenol used for?
2,5-Xylenol is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2,5-Xylenol?
The chemical formula is C8H10O and the molecular weight is 122.16 g/mol.
How should 2,5-Xylenol be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of 2,5-Xylenol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies 2,5-Xylenol in technical grade; custom grades available upon request.
Can Molekula supply 2,5-Xylenol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply 2,5-Xylenol in bulk quantities; please contact sales for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a 2,5-Xylenol order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS); additional documentation available upon request.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.