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4-Chloro-3-methylphenol

99%

Synonym(s):

4-Chloro-m-cresol, PCMC

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Linear Formula:
ClC6H3(CH3)OH
CAS Number:
59-50-7
Molecular Weight:
142.58
Beilstein:
1237629
EC Number:
200-431-6
MDL number:
MFCD00002323
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24892794
NACRES:
NA.22
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Quality Level

100

Assay

99%

form

solid

bp

235 °C (lit.)

mp

63-65 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1cc(O)ccc1Cl

InChI

1S/C7H7ClO/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8/h2-4,9H,1H3

InChI key

CFKMVGJGLGKFKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

4-Chloro-3-methylphenol, also known as p-chlorocresol or chloroxylenol, is commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of organic compounds. [1] It can be utilized to synthesize various biologically active compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.[2] (2) Additionally, it serves as a potent disinfectant and antiseptic and is also used as a preservative in medicinal products.[3]

Application

  • Compression of mono-4 chloro, 3-methylphenyl phosphate ester and di-4 chloro, 3-methylphenyl phosphate ester through kinetic study: This study discusses a method using 4-chloro-3-methylphenol and POCl3 taken in a 2:1 ratio, exploring their kinetic behaviors (AR Teli, AA Khan, SH Dar, A Rashid, 2017).
  • Commercially Important Chlorinated Phenols: Reviews the usage of 4-chloro-3-methylphenol among other chlorinated phenols in various industrial applications (K Smith, G El-Hiti).

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H314,H317,H335,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C - Skin Sens. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

244.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

118.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCM8716
BCCM5280
BCCK5906
BCCH4505
BCCF9933

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Veterinary parasitology, 187(1-2), 93-98 (2012-01-14)
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