5-Chloro-2-methylphenol
- CAS NO.:5306-98-9
- Empirical Formula: C7H7ClO
- Molecular Weight: 142.58
- MDL number: MFCD00060672
- EINECS: 226-160-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:20:44
What is 5-Chloro-2-methylphenol?
Chemical properties
White crystalline
The Uses of 5-Chloro-2-methylphenol
5-Chloro-2-methylphenol may be used in the synthesis of 4-chlorosalicylaldehyde triacetate and 1-chloro-3-isopropoxy-4-methylbenzene.
General Description
5-Chloro-2-methylphenol (5-chloro-o-cresol) can be synthesized from 5-chloro-2-methylaniline. 5-Chloro-2-methylphenol is formed as one of the hydroxylation reaction products of p-chlorotoluene.
Properties of 5-Chloro-2-methylphenol
| Melting point: | 72-76 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 109-112°C 15mm |
| Density | 1.1104 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4443 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 109-112°C/15mm |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| pka | 9.35±0.10(Predicted) |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Light yellow to Light orange |
| BRN | 1906683 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 5306-98-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Phenol, 5-chloro-2-methyl-(5306-98-9) |
Safety information for 5-Chloro-2-methylphenol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 5-Chloro-2-methylphenol
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