o-Cresol, 98+%

Description

CAS: 95-48-7 | C7H8O | 108.14 g/mol

o-Cresol is mainly used as a precursor to other compounds. Kolbe-Schmitt carboxylation gives o-cresotinic acid, a pharmaceutical intermediate. The muscle relaxant Mephenesin is an ether derived from o-cresol. Used as adhesives and sealant chemicals, fuels and fuel additives, intermediates, Solvents, Paints and coatings.

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
o-Cresol is mainly used as a precursor to other compounds. Kolbe-Schmitt carboxylation gives o-cresotinic acid, a pharmaceutical intermediate. The muscle relaxant Mephenesin is an ether derived from o-cresol. Used as adhesives and sealant chemicals, fuels and fuel additives, intermediates, Solvents, Paints and coatings.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ether. Insoluble in water but soluble in about 40 parts water. Soluble in carbon tetrachloride

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-48-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 108.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00002226
• InChI Key: QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-cresol, 2-hydroxytoluene, o-methylphenol, 2-cresol, phenol, 2-methyl, orthocresol, o-cresylic acid, o-oxytoluene, o-toluol, o-hydroxytoluene
• PubChem CID: 335
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28054
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylphenol
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1O

• Melting Point: 30°C to 34°C
• Density: 1.048
• Boiling Point: 190°C to 192°C
• Flash Point: 81°C (177°F)
• Odor: Phenol-like
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN3455
• Beilstein: 506917
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,2579
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform,ether. Insoluble in water but soluble in about 40 parts water. Soluble in carbon tetrachloride
• Formula Weight: 108.14
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Cresol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H301+H311-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H311-H314-H318 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
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, SOLID
EINECSNumber	202-423-8
RTECSNumber	GO6300000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only