• Name

  2-Methylbenzoxazole

• EINECS 202-399-9
• CAS No. 95-21-6
• Article Data144
• CAS DataBase
• Density 1.149 g/cm³
• Solubility immiscible with water
• Melting Point 5-10 °C(lit.)
• Formula C₈H₇NO
• Boiling Point 200.5 °C at 760 mmHg
• Molecular Weight 133.15
• Flash Point 75 °C
• Transport Information UN 1760
• Appearance clear colourless to yellow liquid
• Safety 26-36/37/39-37/39-45-27
• Risk Codes 22-36/37/38-41-37/38-34-20/21/22
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols Xn,Xi,C
• Synonyms 2-Methyl-1,3-benzoxazole;2-Methylbenzo[d]oxazole;NSC 3824;
• PSA 26.03000
• LogP 2.13620

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE Chemical Properties

Chemical Name: 2-Methylbenzoxazole
IUPAC NAME: 2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazole
CAS No.: 95-21-6
EINECS: 202-399-9
Molecular Formula: C₈H₇NO
Formula Weight: 133.15 g/mol
Structure:
                      
The synonyms of 2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE(95-21-6):2-Methyl-1,3-benzoxazole;2-Methyl-benzooxazole ;2-Methylbenzoxazol;2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE;1-ACETYLIDENE-O-AMINOPHENOL;2-METHYLBENZODOXAZOLE
Appearance: Yellow liquid
Density: 1.121 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point: 75 °C
Melting Point: 5-10 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point: 178 °C(lit.)
Storage temp.: Refrigerator
Solubility: insoluble in water,soluble in alcohol
Sensitivity: Light sensitive.

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE Uses

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE Production

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE Toxicity Data With Reference

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE Consensus Reports

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion. A severe skin and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x.
Hazard Codes:
    Xn: Harmful  
    Xi: Irritant 
    C: Corrosive  
Risk Statements about 2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE(95-21-6):
    R22 Harmful if swallowed.
    R34 Causes burns.
    R41 Risk of serious damage to the eyes.
    R37/38 Irritating to respiratory system and skin.
    R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
    R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements about 2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE(95-21-6):
    S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
    S27 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
    S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
    S37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
    S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

2-METHYLBENZOXAZOLE Specification