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o-Cresol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11435053
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Description

o-Cresol is mainly used as a precursor to other compounds. Kolbe-Schmitt carboxylation gives o-cresotinic acid, a pharmaceutical intermediate. The muscle relaxant Mephenesin is an ether derived from o-cresol. Used as adhesives and sealant chemicals, fuels and fuel additives, intermediates, Solvents, Paints and coatings.

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
o-Cresol is mainly used as a precursor to other compounds. Kolbe-Schmitt carboxylation gives o-cresotinic acid, a pharmaceutical intermediate. The muscle relaxant Mephenesin is an ether derived from o-cresol. Used as adhesives and sealant chemicals, fuels and fuel additives, intermediates, Solvents, Paints and coatings.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ether. Insoluble in water but soluble in about 40 parts water. Soluble in carbon tetrachloride

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 95-48-7
Molecular Formula C7H8O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 108.14
MDL Number MFCD00002226
InChI Key QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym o-cresol, 2-hydroxytoluene, o-methylphenol, 2-cresol, phenol, 2-methyl, orthocresol, o-cresylic acid, o-oxytoluene, o-toluol, o-hydroxytoluene
PubChem CID 335
ChEBI CHEBI:28054
IUPAC Name 2-methylphenol
SMILES CC1=CC=CC=C1O

Specifications

Melting Point 30°C to 34°C
Density 1.048
Boiling Point 190°C to 192°C
Flash Point 81°C (177°F)
Odor Phenol-like
Quantity 500 g
UN Number UN3455
Beilstein 506917
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Merck Index 14,2579
Solubility Information Soluble in chloroform,ether. Insoluble in water but soluble in about 40 parts water. Soluble in carbon tetrachloride
Formula Weight 108.14
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material o-Cresol
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • o-Cresol
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 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.
  • H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
  • 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/.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : o-Cresol

RUO – Research Use Only

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