4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol

Synonym(s):4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol

CAS NO.：2374-05-2
Empirical Formula: C8H9BrO
Molecular Weight: 201.06
MDL number: MFCD00002314
EINECS: 219-153-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-10-21 14:26:23

What is 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol?

Chemical properties

LIGHT PINK-BEIGE TO BROWN CRYSTALS OR POWDER

The Uses of 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol

It is used as a preservatives for coatings, slurries and to control microbial fouling in paper mills , oil field and leather process and water treatment process against microbial attack.

Preparation

4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol is prepared by bromination of 2,6-dimethylphenol in glacial acetic acid at 15 ℃ and used as a microbicide in disinfectants.

General Description

Iodine initiated polymerization of 4-bromo-2,6-xylenol in tetrahydrofuran solution has been investigated. 4-Bromo-2,6-xylenol on bromination in chloroform or carbobn tetrachloride yields 3,4-dibromo-2,6-xylenol and 3,4,5-tribromo-2,6-xylenol.

Toxicity evaluation

LD50 (i.p., mouse) 650 mg/kg.

Properties of 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol

Melting point:	74-78 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	195.33°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.3646 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5650 (estimate)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form	powder to crystal
pka	10.10±0.23(Predicted)
color	White to Light yellow to Light orange
Water Solubility	Slightly soluble in water.
BRN	1862399
CAS DataBase Reference	2374-05-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Phenol, 4-bromo-2,6-dimethyl-(2374-05-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	Phenol, 4-bromo-2,6-dimethyl- (2374-05-2)

Safety information for 4-Bromo-2,6-dimethylphenol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	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. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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.