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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Chloro-3-methylphenol

≥98.0% (HPLC)

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:
57648100
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

form

pellets

bp

235 °C (lit.)

mp

63-65 °C (lit.)

solubility

methanol: soluble 1 g/10 mL, clear, colorless
water: soluble

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 is an organic compound belonging to the class of monochlorinated m-cresol. It is used as an organic building block in chemical synthesis.

Application

4-Chloro-3-methylphenol has been used in paint formulations.

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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