o-Cresol, 99%, AcroSeal™, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-48-7, 108-95-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 108.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00002226
• InChI Key: QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: o-cresol, 2-hydroxytoluene, o-methylphenol, 2-cresol, phenol, 2-methyl, orthocresol, o-cresylic acid, o-oxytoluene, o-toluol, o-hydroxytoluene
• PubChem CID: 335
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28054
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylphenol
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1O

• CAS Min %: 98.5
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 30.0°C to 32.0°C
• Color: Amber to Colorless
• Density: 1.0400g/mL
• Boiling Point: 191.0°C
• Flash Point: 81°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: AcroSeal™ Glass Bottle
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄OH
• Quantity: 100 mL
• Beilstein: 06,349
• Merck Index: 15,2564
• Specific Gravity: 1.04
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 20g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol,ether and chloroform
• Viscosity: 4.75 mPa.s (35°C)
• Formula Weight: 108.14
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid or Low Melting Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: o-Cresol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN:
EINECSNumber	202-423-8
Recommended Storage	Darkens on storage and exposure to light and air

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only