m-Cresol, 99%

Description

CAS: 108-39-4 | C7H8O | 108.14 g/mol

m-Cresol is employed in the preparation of synthetic resins like phenol-formaldehyde resins, disinfectants, and photographic developers. It is used as industrial solvent for dissolving polymers such as polyaniline. It acts as a precursor to vitamin E and antiseptic amylmetacresol. It is used as insuline preservatives.

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
m-Cresol is employed in the preparation of synthetic resins like phenol-formaldehyde resins, disinfectants, and photographic developers. It is used as industrial solvent for dissolving polymers such as polyaniline. It acts as a precursor to vitamin E and antiseptic amylmetacresol. It is used as insuline preservatives.

Solubility
Miscible with water, diethylether, chloroform and ethanol.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Air and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids, aluminum and aluminum alloys.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-39-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 108.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00002302
• InChI Key: RLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-Methylphenol
• PubChem CID: 342
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17231
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylphenol

• Melting Point: 11°C to 12°C
• Boiling Point: 202°C to 204°C
• UN Number: UN2076
• Beilstein: 506719
• Merck Index: 14,2579
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,diethylether,chloroform and ethanol.
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC=C1)O
• Formula Weight: 108.14
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Phenol-like
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Density: 1.034
• pH: 5
• Quantity: 250 g
• Flash Point: 86°C (186°F)
• Chemical Name or Material: m-Cresol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H301+H311-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H314-H318-H227 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
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, LIQUID
EINECSNumber	203-577-9
RTECSNumber	GO6125000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only