Molekula
o-Cresol
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
o-Cresol is a colorless to pale-yellow crystalline solid with a distinctive phenolic odor, primarily used as a raw material in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and resins. It also serves as a disinfectant, solvent, and intermediate in organic synthesis. This chemical has a CAS number of 95-48-7, with the molecular formula C7H8O (2-(CH3)C6H4OH) and a molecular weight of 108.14 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions but carries a **Danger** signal word due to its hazardous properties. Molekula supplies o-Cresol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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10 g — $38.00 per pack
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100 g — $56.10 per pack
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500 g — $88.40 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white low melting solid - crystals/lump |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| Purity | ≥99.0% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 81 °C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 (8) |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless, yellowish, or pinkish crystals |
| Odour | Phenolic odor |
| Melting Point | 31 °C |
| Boiling Point | 191 °C |
| Water Solubility | 25.9 g/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Miscible with ethanol, chloroform and ether. Soluble in solution of the fixed alkali hydroxides |
| Vapour Pressure | 33 Pa at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.553 |
| pKa | pKa = 10.287 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.95 |
Source: PubChem CID 335 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 29263194 |
| CAS Number | 95-48-7 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methylphenol |
| EC Number | 202-423-8 |
| Molecular Formula | 2-(CH3)C6H4OH |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 |
| Exact Mass | 108.0575 |
| SMILES | CC1=CC=CC=C1O |
| InChIKey | QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H8O/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8/h2-5,8H,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 335 |
| UN Number | UN3455 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2907.12.00.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2907120010 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 2-Cresol
- 2-hydroxytoluene
- 2-Methylphenol
- o-Cresylic acid
- o-Hydroxytoluene
- o-methylphenol
- o-Oxytoluene
- o-Toluol
- Orthocresol
- Phenol, 2-methyl-
Frequently asked questions
What is o-Cresol commonly used for?
o-Cresol is primarily used as a chemical intermediate for manufacturing resins, pharmaceuticals, and disinfectants, as well as in the production of antioxidants and rubber chemicals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of o-Cresol?
The chemical formula is **2-(CH₃)C₆H₄OH**, and the molecular weight is **108.14 g/mol**.
How should o-Cresol be stored?
Store o-Cresol in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
What grades of o-Cresol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **technical-grade o-Cresol** (typically ≥98% purity) for industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply o-Cresol in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply o-Cresol in bulk, with quantities tailored to your requirements—please contact us for specific packaging options.
What documentation is provided with an order of o-Cresol?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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