Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O
Molar mass: 122.1644 g/mol
Density: 0.941 g/cm³
Flash Point: 51.7 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.493
Boiling Point: 171 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 1.9 mmHg at 25°C
storage temp: Flammables area
Water solubility: immiscible
Appearance: clear colorless to light yellow liquid
Structure of 2-Methylanisole (578-58-5) :
            
Synonyms of 2-Methylanisole (578-58-5) : Methyl o-tolyl ether ; o-Cresyl methyl ether ; Methyl o-cresyl ether ; 2-Methylmethoxybenzene ; o-Methylanisole ; Anisole, o-methyl- ; o-Methoxytoluene ; o-Cresol methyl ether
Product Categories: Ethers;Oxygen Compounds;Flavors and Fragrances;Anisoles, Alkyloxy Compounds & Phenylacetates;Organic Building Blocks;Alphabetical Listings

 2-Methylanisole (578-58-5) is an organic synthesis intermediates, and has been used in pesticide industry for the production of the new herbicide of NK-409 and others.

This product can be obtained from the reaction of dimethyl sulfate and Dimethylsulfate

Carcinogenicity of 2-Methylanisole (578-58-5) hasn't been listed as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC,ACGIH, or CA Prop 65. And its toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

Hazard Note: Flammable
Hazard Codes: F
Risk Statements:
10:  Flammable 
Safety Statements:
16:  Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking

 2-Methylanisole (578-58-5) is hazardous,so the first aid measures and others should be known .Such as: When on the skin: first,should  flush skin with plenty of water immediatelyfor at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and .Secondly,Get shoesmedical aid . Or in the eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of soap and water.Then get medical aid soon.While ,it's Inhaled: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. And as soon as to get medical aid.Then you have the ingesting of the product : Wash mouth out with water,and get medical aid immediately.And as known  its polymerization is hazardous.