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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.
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
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 | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN3455 |
| Beilstein | 1305151 |
| Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,2579 |
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Safety and Handling
- p-Cresol
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-methylphenol
RUO – Research Use Only