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o-Cresol , StandardforGC,≥99.7%(GC) , 95-48-7

Synonym(s):
o-Cresol;o-Cresol solution;2-Hydroxytoluene, 2-Methylphenol;2-Methylphenol;o-Cresol

CAS NO.:95-48-7

Empirical Formula: C7H8O

Molecular Weight: 108.14

MDL number: MFCD00002226

EINECS: 202-423-8

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 29-31 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 191 °C (lit.)
Density  1.048 g/mL at 25 °C
vapor density  3.72 (vs air)
vapor pressure  0.3 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
FEMA  3480 | O-CRESOL
refractive index  1.5361
Flash point: 178 °F
storage temp.  under inert gas
solubility  20g/l
form  Liquid or Low Melting Solid
pka 10.2(at 25℃)
color  white to brown
Odor at 0.01 % in dipropylene glycol. musty phenolic plastic medicinal herbal leathery
PH 4.8 (20g/l, H2O, 20℃)
explosive limit 1.47%, 148°F
Odor Threshold 0.00028ppm
Odor Type phenolic
biological source synthetic
Water Solubility  20 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,2579
JECFA Number 691
BRN  506917
Henry's Law Constant 0.34 at 5.25 °C, 0.61 at 10.00 °C, 1.57 at 20.00 °C, 2.33 at 25.00 °C (dynamic equilibrium system- GC, Feigenbrugel et al., 2004a)
Exposure limits NIOSH REL: TWA 2.3 ppm (10 mg/m3), IDLH 250 ppm; OSHA PEL: TWA 5 ppm (22 mg/m3); ACGIH TLV: TWA for all isomers 5 ppm (adopted).
Dielectric constant 5.8(-5℃)
Stability: Stable, but light and air sensitive. Combustible. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases.
Major Application agriculture
cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions ANTIMICROBIAL
PERFUMING
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) o-Cresol (95-48-7)
InChI 1S/C7H8O/c1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8/h2-5,8H,1H3
InChIKey QWVGKYWNOKOFNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1ccccc1O
LogP 1.95 at 20℃
Surface tension 35.86mN/m at 298.15K
CAS DataBase Reference 95-48-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Phenol, 2-methyl-(95-48-7)
EPA Substance Registry System o-Cresol (95-48-7)

Description and Uses

Disinfectant; phenolic resins; tricresyl phosphate; ore flotation; textile scouring agent; organic intermediate; manufacturing salicylaldehyde, coumarin, and herbicides; surfactant; synthetic food flavors (para isomer only); food antioxidant; dye, perfume, plastics, and resins manufacturing.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS05,GHS06,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H301+H311-H314-H411
Precautionary statements  P260-P273-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338
PPE Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements  24/25-34-39/23/24/25-23/24/25
Safety Statements  36/37/39-45-36/37
RIDADR  UN 3455 6.1/PG 2
OEB B
OEL TWA: 2.3 ppm (10 mg/m3)
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  GO6300000
8-23
Autoignition Temperature 555 °C
TSCA  TSCA listed
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29071200
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2
very toxic hazardous materials
Hazard Classifications Acute Tox. 3 Dermal
Acute Tox. 3 Oral
Aquatic Chronic 3
Eye Dam. 1
Skin Corr. 1B
Hazardous Substances Data 95-48-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 1.35 g/kg (Deichmann, Witherup)
IDLA 250 ppm

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