2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98%

About 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98%

2-Amyl-5-methylphenol is a phenolic building block carrying the CAS registry number 1300-94-3 at a purity of 98%. With the molecular formula C12H18O, it has a molar mass of 178.27 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-methyl-2-pentylphenol. Common synonyms include Amylmetacresol and 6-Pentyl-m-cresol.

The material typically appears as a light yellow to brown liquid. Store it at 2–8 °C, in a tightly closed container. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 1 g and 5 g packs, 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010139
CAS Number	1300-94-3
IUPAC name	5-methyl-2-pentylphenol
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₈O
Molecular weight	178.27 g/mol
Exact mass	178.1358
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	30049099
InChIKey	CKGWFZQGEQJZIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C)O
PubChem CID	14759

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Light yellow to brown liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Storage	2–8 °C
Synonyms	Amylmetacresol, 6-Pentyl-m-cresol, 6-Amyl-m-cresol, 6-n-Amyl-m-cresol, Phenol, 5-methyl-2-pentyl-, 6-n-Pentyl-m-cresol, Amilmetacresol, Amyl metacresol, 5-methyl-2-n-pentylphenol, 5-Methyl-2-pentylphenol, m-Cresol, 6-pentyl-, Amylmetacresol CRS

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P318, P321, P330, P363, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98% is 1300-94-3. It is also known as Amylmetacresol, 6-Pentyl-m-cresol, 6-Amyl-m-cresol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98%?

2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98% has the molecular formula C12H18O and a molecular weight of 178.27 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-methyl-2-pentylphenol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98% can I order?

We supply 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98% in (98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

How should 2-Amyl-5-methylphenol, 98% be stored?

2–8 °C. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.