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p-Cresol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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p-Cresol is a starting material in the synthesis of bupranolol which is a non-selective beta blocker. It is also used in the production of antioxidants like butylated hydroxytoluene. Furthermore, it is used as an adhesive and a sealant in chemicals, dyes, intermediates, odor agents, plasticizers, plating agents and surface treating agents. It acts as an antioxidant and a disinfectant in pharmaceuticals.

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
p-Cresol is a starting material in the synthesis of bupranolol which is a non-selective beta blocker. It is also used in the production of antioxidants like butylated hydroxytoluene. Furthermore, it is used as an adhesive and a sealant in chemicals, dyes, intermediates, odor agents, plasticizers, plating agents and surface treating agents. It acts as an antioxidant and a disinfectant in pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether and acetone. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Hygroscopic. Store in cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

106-44-5

Molecular Formula

C7H8O

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

108.14

MDL Number

MFCD00002376

InChI Key

IWDCLRJOBJJRNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

p-cresol, 4-cresol, 4-hydroxytoluene, p-methylphenol, phenol, 4-methyl, p-hydroxytoluene, p-tolyl alcohol, p-kresol, para-cresol, p-oxytoluene

PubChem CID

2879

ChEBI

CHEBI:17847

IUPAC Name

4-methylphenol

SMILES

CC1=CC=C(C=C1)O

Specifications

Melting Point

32°C to 34°C

Density

1.034

Boiling Point

201°C to 202°C

Flash Point

89°C (192°F)

Odor

Phenol-like

Quantity

100 g

UN Number

UN3455

Beilstein

1305151

Sensitivity

Light sensitive

Merck Index

14,2579

Solubility Information

Soluble in ethanol,diethyl ether and acetone. Slightly soluble in water.

Formula Weight

108.14

Percent Purity

99%

Chemical Name or Material

p-Cresol

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Hazard Category

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

P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c

DOTInformation

Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CRESOLS, SOLID

EINECSNumber

203-398-6

RTECSNumber

GO6475000

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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