10496-92-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dimethylphenol
• Synonyms: 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dimethylphenol; benzenemethanol, 2-hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-
• CAS NO: 10496-92-1
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 152.1904
• Mol File: 10496-92-1.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 259.8°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 122.2°C
• Density: 1.133g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.00783mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.573
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dimethylphenol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dimethylphenol(10496-92-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dimethylphenol(10496-92-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 10496-92-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Usage

Manufacturing of UV-curable acrylate resins

Function

Photoinitiator in polymerization process for UV-cured coatings and inks

Physical state

Colorless to light yellow liquid

Odor

Characteristic

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents

Additional property

Antioxidant

Applications

Production of polymers, adhesives, and coatings for industrial and commercial use

Safety precaution

Potential skin irritation with prolonged or repeated exposure; handle with care

Storage conditions

Cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat and sources of ignition

Upstream product

• 95-65-8 3,4-Dimethylphenol 
• 50-00-0 formaldehyd 

Downstream Products

• 876496-90-1 2,2'-methylenebis(3,4-dimethylphenol) 
• 859783-67-8 4-Hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl-3,5-bis-(6-hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-benzyl)-benzol 
• 496-78-6 2,4,5-trimethylphenol 
• 1666-03-1 4,5-dimethylsalicylaldehyde 
• 103395-19-3 2-(2-hydroxymethyl-4,5-dimethyl-phenoxymethyl)-5-methoxy-pyran-4-one 

Relevant articles and documents

Water-promoted ortho-selective monohydroxymethylation of phenols in the NaBO2 system

Water-promoted ortho-selective monohydroxymethylation of phenols in the NaBO2 system generates salicyl alcohols in 65-97% yields. A remarkable rate-enhancement by water was observed, and NaBO2 appeared to serve the dual role of a suitable base and an efficient chelating reagent. This protocol possesses many advantages such as short reaction times, expanded substrate scope, and high mono- and regio-selectivities. The experimental results were explained by the calculations based on local ionisation energy minima, leading to a possible reaction mechanism.

Selective Reactions between Phenols and Formaldehyde. A Superior Synthesis of Salicyl Alcohols

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