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o-Cresol

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

2-Methylphenol

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4OH
CAS Number:
95-48-7
Molecular Weight:
108.14
Beilstein:
506917
EC Number:
202-423-8
MDL number:
MFCD00002226
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329755539
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

vapor density

3.72 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.3 mmHg ( 20 °C)

autoignition temp.

1110 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

expl. lim.

1.47 %, 148 °F

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

bp

191 °C (lit.)

mp

29-31 °C (lit.)

application(s)

agriculture
cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

SMILES string

Cc1ccccc1O

InChI

1S/C7H8O/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8/h2-5,8H,1H3

InChI key

QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

o-Cresol is a phenol derivative and an isomer of cresol. It is commercially used as a component of cleaning agents. o-Cresol is an intermediate in the production of dyes and pharmaceuticals.
This substance is listed on the positive list of the EU regulation 10/2011 for plastics intended to come into contact with food.

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Application

o-Cresol may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in water samples and transformer oil by chromatography techniques.
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311,H314,H412

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)

177.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

81.0 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

36922-250MG:4548173901961
36922-VAR:
36922-1EA:4548173262871
36922-BULK:

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
BCBW1529
SZBD010XV
SZB9349XV
SZE9349X
SZE8204X

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Determination of phenol in surface waters by high-performance liquid chromatography with sorption preconcentration
Basova EM, et al.
Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 57(5), 434-439 (2002)
Removal of phenol and o-cresol by adsorption onto activated carbon
Vasu AE
Journal of Chemistry, 5(2), 224-232 (2008)
G Koppen et al.
Journal of applied toxicology : JAT, 27(3), 238-246 (2007-01-18)
The present paper deals with the evaluation of a battery of genotoxicity biomarkers in healthy Flemish adolescents and their relation with common pollutants occurring in their life environment. DNA damage as reflected by the comet assay appeared to be most
Wagdy K B Khalil et al.
Arhiv za higijenu rada i toksikologiju, 62(2), 121-129 (2011-06-28)
Cresols are monomethyl derivatives of phenol frequently used as solvents and intermediates in the production of disinfectants, fragrances, pesticides, dyes, and explosives, which is probably why they are widely distributed in the environment. General population may be exposed to cresols
María Eugenia Suarez-Ojeda et al.
Chemosphere, 66(11), 2096-2105 (2006-11-11)
This study examines the feasibility of coupling a Catalytic Wet Air Oxidation (CWAO), with activated carbon (AC) as catalyst, and an aerobic biological treatment to treat a high-strength o-cresol wastewater. Two goals are pursued: (a) To determine the effect of
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US EPA Method 8041: GC Analysis of Phenols on Equity®-5

Separation of 2-Chlorophenol; 2,4-Dichlorophenol; 2,4,6-Tribromophenol; 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol; 2,4-Dinitrophenol; Pentafluorophenol; 2-Methylphenol, analytical standard; 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol; Pentachlorophenol; 4-Nitrophenol; 2-Bromophenol; 2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorophenol; 2,3,5-Trichlorophenol; 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol; 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol; 4-Methylphenol, analytical standard; 2,4-Dimethylphenol; 2-Nitrophenol; 3-Methylphenol, analytical standard; Phenol; 2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol; 2,3,4-Trichlorophenol; 2,6-Dichlorophenol; 2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol

Protocols

GC Analysis of Phenols in Water on a 5% Phenyl Column after SPE using Supelclean™ ENVI-Chrom P

Separation of 2-Nitrophenol; Pentachlorophenol; 2-Bromophenol; Phenol; 4-Nitrophenol; 3-Methylphenol, analytical standard; 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol; 2,4-Dichlorophenol; 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol; 2-Methylphenol, analytical standard; 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol; 2,4-Dimethylphenol; 2-Chlorophenol

GC Analysis of Xylene Isomers on SLB®-IL60

GC Analysis of Xylene Isomers on SLB®-IL60 - The cresol (methylphenol) isomers are also precursors to many chemicals. This chromatogram of a mix of aromatic and methylphenol compounds was generated using an SLB-IL60 ionic liquid column. Its interaction mechanisms allow the separation of all three xylene isomers, and all three cresol isomers.

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