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2,3-Dimethylanisole

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[Flash Point]

68
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Will burn if involved in a fire. Combustible Liquid. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 23 24/25
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Appearance]

Colorless liquid.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

29
[Boiling Point]

195
[Vapor Pressure]

0.6 (25 C)
[Density]

0.9596 g/cm3 (39.7 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

3.05
[Heat Of Vaporization]

41.4 kJ/mol
[Refractive Index]

1.5120 (40 C)
[Product Name]

2,3-Dimethylanisole
[Synonyms]

1,2-Dimethyl-6-methoxybenzene
2,3-Dimethylanisole
2,3-Dimethylphenol methyl ether
3-Methoxy-o-xylene
[CAS]

"CASEN_2944-49-2.htm">2944-49-2
[Formula]

C9H12O
[Molecular Weight]

136.19
[EINECS]

220-948-0
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1859736
[Beilstein Reference]

4-06-00-03097
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.
[Stability]

No data.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.