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m-Cresol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11419612
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Regulatory: This product is an isolated intermediate transported in accordance with Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH). All customers must complete a declaration before delivery.

Description

m-Cresol is employed in the preparation of synthetic resins like phenol-formaldehyde resins, disinfectants, and photographic developers. It is used as industrial solvent for dissolving polymers such as polyaniline. It acts as a precursor to vitamin E and antiseptic amylmetacresol. It is used as insuline preservatives.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
m-Cresol is employed in the preparation of synthetic resins like phenol-formaldehyde resins, disinfectants, and photographic developers. It is used as industrial solvent for dissolving polymers such as polyaniline. It acts as a precursor to vitamin E and antiseptic amylmetacresol. It is used as insuline preservatives.

Solubility
Miscible with water, diethylether, chloroform and ethanol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Air and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids, aluminum and aluminum alloys.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 108-39-4
Molecular Formula C7H8O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 108.14
MDL Number MFCD00002302
InChI Key RLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 3-Methylphenol
PubChem CID 342
ChEBI CHEBI:17231
IUPAC Name 3-methylphenol

Specifications

Melting Point 11°C to 12°C
Boiling Point 202°C to 204°C
UN Number UN2076
Beilstein 506719
Merck Index 14,2579
Solubility Information Miscible with water,diethylether,chloroform and ethanol.
SMILES CC1=CC(=CC=C1)O
Formula Weight 108.14
Percent Purity 99%
Odor Phenol-like
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Density 1.034
pH 5
Quantity 250 g
Flash Point 86°C (186°F)
Chemical Name or Material m-Cresol
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • m-Cresol
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3-methylphenol

RUO – Research Use Only

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