65996

m-Cresol

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): 1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzene, 3-Hydroxytoluene, 3-Methylphenol
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄OH
• CAS Number: 108-39-4
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• Beilstein: 506719
• EC Number: 203-577-9
• MDL number: MFCD00002302
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329760142
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: 3.72 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• autoignition temp.: 1036 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• expl. lim.: 1.06-1.35 %, 150 °F
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.541 (lit.); n20/D 1.542
• bp: 203 °C (lit.)
• mp: 8-10 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.034 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): agriculture; cleaning products; cosmetics; environmental; flavors and fragrances; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• SMILES string: Cc1cccc(O)c1
• InChI: 1S/C7H8O/c1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5-6/h2-5,8H,1H3
• InChI key: RLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food.

Find all available reference materials for compounds listed in 10/2011 here

m-Cresol is an isomer form of Cresol and is mainly used as an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals. It is toxic in nature.

Application

It was used as reference standard solution for determination of phenolic compounds in tyrosinase biosensor using amperometric detection under self-assembled monolayers-based bioelectrode flow-injection.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 + H311 - H314 - H412
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P361 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 186.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 86 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves