2-Isopropylphenol 88-69-7

2-Isopropylphenol

Phenol,2-(1-methylethyl)-;Phenol,o-isopropyl-;2-(1-Methylethyl)phenol;o-Isopropylphenol;2-Isopropylphenol;o-Hydroxycumene;o-Cumenol;NSC 5103;2-(Propan-2-yl)phenol

88-69-7

C9H12O

InChIKey=CRBJBYGJVIBWIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

136.19

136.19

1363322

201-852-8

B2899Z0Q2U

5103

3145

DTXSID2044391

29071900

Bulk Drug Intermediates

20.23000

2.82

Clear slightly yellow Liquid

0.9929 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C

15.5 °C

213.5 °C

192 °F

1.526

insoluble

Store below +30°C.

<0.05 mm Hg ( 25 °C)

Intravenous-Mouse LD50: 100 mg/kg

Combustible; gas stimulated by heat decomposition

Insoluble in water.

Phenols and Cresols

Phenols, such as O-ISOPROPYL PHENOL, do not behave as organic alcohols, as one might guess from the presence of a hydroxyl (-OH) group in their structure. Instead, they react as weak organic acids. Phenols and cresols are much weaker as acids than common carboxylic acids (phenol has pKa = 9.88). These materials are incompatible with strong reducing substances such as hydrides, nitrides, alkali metals, and sulfides. Flammable gas (H2) is often generated, and the heat of the reaction may ignite the gas. Heat is also generated by the acid-base reaction between phenols and bases. Such heating may initiate polymerization of the organic compound. Phenols are sulfonated very readily (for example, by concentrated sulfuric acid at room temperature). The reactions generate heat. Phenols are also nitrated very rapidly, even by dilute nitric acid. Nitrated phenols often explode when heated. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire (USCG, 1999).