p-Cresol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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: 250 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

Safety and Handling

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