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o-Cresol, 98+%
Description
o-Cresol is mainly used as a precursor to other compounds. Kolbe-Schmitt carboxylation gives o-cresotinic acid, a pharmaceutical intermediate. The muscle relaxant Mephenesin is an ether derived from o-cresol. Used as adhesives and sealant chemicals, fuels and fuel additives, intermediates, Solvents, Paints and coatings.
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.
o-Cresol is mainly used as a precursor to other compounds. Kolbe-Schmitt carboxylation gives o-cresotinic acid, a pharmaceutical intermediate. The muscle relaxant Mephenesin is an ether derived from o-cresol. Used as adhesives and sealant chemicals, fuels and fuel additives, intermediates, Solvents, Paints and coatings.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, ether. Insoluble in water but soluble in about 40 parts water. Soluble in carbon tetrachloride
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed.
Specifications
Specifications
| Materiale o nome chimico | o-Cresol |
| Punto di fusione | 30°C to 34°C |
| Densità | 1.048 |
| Punti di ebollizione | 190°C to 192°C |
| Punto d'infiammabilità | 81°C (177°F) |
| Odore | Phenol-like |
| Quantità | 500 g |
| Numero UN | UN3455 |
| Beilstein | 506917 |
| Sensibilità | Light sensitive |
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Safety and Handling
- o-Cresol
- Pericolo
- Tossicità acuta Categoria 3
- PERICOLO A LUNGO TERMINE PER L'AMBIENTE ACQUATICO Cronico 3
- Lesione oculare grave/irritazione oculare Categoria 1
- Corrosione/irritazione della pelle Categoria 1B
- H301-Tossico se ingerito.
- H311-Tossico per contatto con la pelle.
- H314-Provoca gravi ustioni cutanee e gravi lesioni oculari.
- H318-Provoca gravi lesioni oculari.
- H412-Nocivo per gli organismi acquatici con effetti di lunga durata.
- P280-Indossare guanti/indumenti protettivi/Proteggere gli occhi/il viso.
- P301+P310-IN CASO DI INGESTIONE: contattare immediatamente un CENTRO ANTIVELENI/un medico
- P302+P352-IN CASO DI CONTATTO CON LA PELLE: lavare abbondantemente con acqua/.
- P305+P351+P338-IN CASO DI CONTATTO CON GLI OCCHI: sciacquare accuratamente per parecchi minuti. Togliere le eventuali lenti a contatto se è agevole farlo. Continuare a sciacquare.
- P310-Contattare immediatamente un CENTRO ANTIVELENI/un medico .
- P312-Contattare un CENTRO ANTIVELENI/un medico/in caso di malessere.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contain: o-Cresol
RUO – Research Use Only
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