C55402

4-Chloro-3-methylphenol

99%

• Synonym(s): 4-Chloro-m-cresol, PCMC
• 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

Properties

• 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

Description

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. It can be utilized to synthesize various biologically active compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. (2) Additionally, it serves as a potent disinfectant and antiseptic and is also used as a preservative in medicinal products.

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).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302,H314,H317,H335,H410
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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