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o-Cresol, 98+%

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Catalog No. AAA1230736

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1230736

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Description

CAS: 95-48-7 | C7H8O | 108.14 g/mol

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.

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

Hazard Category H227-H301+H311-H314-H335
Hazard Statement 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.
Precautionary Statement P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
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