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| − | Commercially available mixture of 6 isomers. Xylenol is a white, crystalline solid that is a derivative of [ | + | Commercially available mixture of 6 isomers. Xylenol is a white, crystalline solid that is a derivative of [[coal%20tar|coal tar]] and a constituent of [[cresylic%20acid|cresylic acid]]. It is used as a [[disinfectant|disinfectant]], [[insecticide|insecticide]], [[fungicide|fungicide]], [[plasticizer|plasticizer]], rubber additive, [[wetting%20agent|wetting agent]], and an additive in dyestuffs. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 14:19, 9 May 2016
Description
Commercially available mixture of 6 isomers. Xylenol is a white, crystalline solid that is a derivative of Coal tar and a constituent of Cresylic acid. It is used as a Disinfectant, Insecticide, Fungicide, Plasticizer, rubber additive, Wetting agent, and an additive in dyestuffs.
Synonyms and Related Terms
dimethylphenol; hydroxydimethylbenzene; dimethylhydroxybenzene
Other Properties
Soluble in most organic solvents and alkalis. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | (CH3)2C6H3OH |
|---|---|
| CAS | 1300-71-6 |
| Melting Point | 20 - 76 |
| Density | 1.02-1.03 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=122.16 |
| Boiling Point | 203 - 225 |
Hazards and Safety
Combustible.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 251
- G.G. Hawley, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 6th ed., 1961