o-Cresol, 98+%

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11435053	500 g	500g
15403057	2000 g	2000g

Product Code. 11435053

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12307.36

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

Product Identifier

• o-Cresol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : o-Cresol

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only