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o-Cresol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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
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
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
RUO – Research Use Only
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