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o-Cresol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A123070P
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.
Applicationso-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.
Specifications
| o-Cresol | |
| 30°C to 34°C | |
| 190°C to 192°C | |
| Phenol-like | |
| MFCD00002226 | |
| UN3455 | |
| Light sensitive | |
| o-cresol, 2-hydroxytoluene, o-methylphenol, 2-cresol, phenol, 2-methyl, orthocresol, o-cresylic acid, o-oxytoluene, o-toluol, o-hydroxytoluene | |
| QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 2-methylphenol | |
| 335 | |
| 108.14 |
| 95-48-7 | |
| 1.048 | |
| 81°C (177°F) | |
| C7H8O | |
| 2000 g | |
| 506917 | |
| 14,2579 | |
| Soluble in chloroform,ether. Insoluble in water but soluble in about 40 parts water. Soluble in carbon tetrachloride | |
| CC1=CC=CC=C1O | |
| 108.14 | |
| CHEBI:28054 | |
| ≥98% |
Chemical Identifiers
| 95-48-7 | |
| 108.14 | |
| QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 335 | |
| 2-methylphenol |
| C7H8O | |
| MFCD00002226 | |
| o-cresol, 2-hydroxytoluene, o-methylphenol, 2-cresol, phenol, 2-methyl, orthocresol, o-cresylic acid, o-oxytoluene, o-toluol, o-hydroxytoluene | |
| CHEBI:28054 | |
| CC1=CC=CC=C1O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H314-H318
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H227-H301+H311-H314-H335
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CRESOLS, SOLID
EINECSNumber : 202-423-8
RTECSNumber : GO6300000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only