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p-Cresol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11425643
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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.
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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

Specifications

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 1000 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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