Xylenol
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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