2-Cyclohexyl-5-methylphenol

2-Cyclohexyl-5-methylphenol - Names and Identifiers

Name	Cyclohexylmethylphenol
Synonyms	6-Cyclohexyl-m-cresol Cyclohexylmethylphenol 2-Cyclohexyl-5-methylphenol 2-CYCLOHEXYL-5-METHYLPHENOL 4-CYCLOHEXYL-3-HYDROXYTOLUENE Phenol, 2-cyclohexyl-5-methyl-
CAS	1596-13-0
InChI	InChI=1/C13H18O/c1-10-7-8-12(13(14)9-10)11-5-3-2-4-6-11/h7-9,11,14H,2-6H2,1H3

2-Cyclohexyl-5-methylphenol - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C13H18O
Molar Mass	190.28
Density	1.026±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Melting Point	68°C
Boling Point	135 °C / 2mmHg
Flash Point	119.1°C
Vapor Presure	0.00703mmHg at 25°C
Appearance	powder to crystal
Color	White to Almost white
pKa	10.39±0.35(Predicted)
Storage Condition	Room Temprature
Refractive Index	1.547
MDL	MFCD00142903

2-Cyclohexyl-5-methylphenol - Risk and Safety

Risk Codes	R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes R37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
Safety Description	S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S39 - Wear eye / face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

2-Cyclohexyl-5-methylphenol - Introduction

Cyclohexylmethylphenol, also known as Cyclohexylmethylphenol, is an organic compound. The following is a description of its nature, use, formulation and safety information:

1. Nature:
-chemical formula: C12H16O.
-Appearance: Colorless crystalline solid.
-Melting point: about 49-51 ° C.
-Boiling point: About 278 ° C.
-Density: about 1.018 g/mL.
-Solubility: Soluble in most organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether and benzene.

2. Use:
- Cyclohexylmethylphenol is widely used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries as an antibacterial agent and preservative to inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
-It is also used as a fragrance ingredient to give the product a special smell.
-In some medical fields, it is also used as a reaction catalyst for mediators in the synthesis of other organic compounds.

3. Preparation method:
One of the preparation methods of-Cyclohexylmethylphenol is obtained by reacting Cyclohexene with chloroformic acid. The specific step is that cyclohexene is reacted with chloroformic acid under alkaline conditions by heating, and then the product is alcoholized with acid.

4. Safety Information:
- Cyclohexylmethylphenol is a flammable compound, and it is necessary to pay attention to fire and explosion prevention measures during storage and use.
-It may be irritating and corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract, so personal protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and respiratory protection equipment are required during operation.
-During storage, it needs to be stored separately from oxidants, acids and strong bases to avoid dangerous reactions. Any leakage should be dealt with and cleaned up in a timely manner. If necessary, a professional should be consulted.

Last Update：2024-04-09 20:49:11