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o-Cresol

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 2-Methylphenol
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄OH
• CAS Number: 95-48-7
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• Beilstein: 506917
• EC Number: 202-423-8
• MDL number: MFCD00002226
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329755539
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 3.72 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 0.3 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• autoignition temp.: 1110 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• expl. lim.: 1.47 %, 148 °F
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• bp: 191 °C (lit.)
• mp: 29-31 °C (lit.)
• application(s): agriculture; cleaning products; cosmetics; environmental; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: Cc1ccccc1O
• InChI: 1S/C7H8O/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8/h2-5,8H,1H3
• InChI key: QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

o-Cresol is a phenol derivative and an isomer of cresol. It is commercially used as a component of cleaning agents. o-Cresol is an intermediate in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food.

Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 here

Application

o-Cresol may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in water samples and transformer oil by chromatography techniques.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 + H311,H314,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 177.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 81.0 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves