| Formula / Notation | C7H8O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 95-48-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 |
| Melting Point | 88 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 376 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.047 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | O-cresol appears as colorless or yellow to brown-yellow or pinkish colored liquid with a phenol-like odor. Toxic by ingestion and/or skin absorption. May have a flash point between 100 and 199 °F.... |
| Also Known As | 2-methylphenol; 2-Methylphenol; 95-48-7; Orthocresol; 2-hydroxytoluene; 2-Cresol; o-methylphenol; Phenol, 2-methyl-; o-Cresylic acid; o-Toluol |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is o-Cresol?
O-cresol is a cresol that is phenol substituted by a methyl group at position 2. It is a minor urinary metabolite of toluene. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: 2-methylphenol
Other Names / Synonyms: 2-methylphenol; 2-Methylphenol; 95-48-7; Orthocresol; 2-hydroxytoluene; 2-Cresol; o-methylphenol; Phenol, 2-methyl-; o-Cresylic acid; o-Toluol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 88 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 376 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.047 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | O-cresol appears as colorless or yellow to brown-yellow or pinkish colored liquid with a phenol-like odor. Toxic by ingestion and/or skin absorption. May have a flash point between 100 and 199 °F.... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
O-cresol is a cresol that is phenol substituted by a methyl group at position 2. It is a minor urinary metabolite of toluene. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for o-Cresol is: C7H8O