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: 5000 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

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