p-Cresol, 99%
p-Cresol, 99%
p-Cresol, 99%
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p-Cresol, 99%

CAS: 106-44-5 | C7H8O | 108.14 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS106-44-5
IUPAC Name4-methylphenol
Molecular FormulaC7H8O
InChI KeyIWDCLRJOBJJRNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White or clear colorless to yellow to pale brown
FormCrystalline or fused solid or clear as melt
Assay (GC)≥98.5%
CommentMay darken on exposure to light and air
Melting Point31.0-38.0°C
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.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Zhang, L.; Jiang, L. Y.; Zheng, K.; Duan, H.; Li, M.; Cui, Y. C. Enzymatic Synthesis of p-Cresol Oligomers and Evaluation of their Free Radical Scavenging Activity. Aust. J. Chem. 2014, 68 (2), 282-287.
  2. Fitzgerald, S.; Kolar, P.; Classen, J.; Boyette, M.; Das, L. Swine manure char as an adsorbent for mitigation of p-cresol. Environ. Prog. Sustainable Energy 2015, 34 (1), 125-131.