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C85751

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p-Cresol

99%

Synonym(s):

4-Methylphenol

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4OH
CAS Number:
106-44-5
Molecular Weight:
108.14
Beilstein:
1305151
EC Number:
203-398-6
MDL number:
MFCD00002376
UNSPSC Code:
12352002
PubChem Substance ID:
329775178
NACRES:
NA.21
Assay:
99%
bp:
202 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

vapor density

3.72 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

99%

form

(Liquid, Solid, or Crystalline Solid)

autoignition temp.

1038 °F

expl. lim.

1 %
1.1 %, 150 °F

bp

202 °C (lit.)

mp

32-34 °C (lit.)

density

1.034 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C7H8O/c1-6-2-4-7(8)5-3-6/h2-5,8H,1H3

InChI key

IWDCLRJOBJJRNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

p-Cresol, also known as 4-methylphenol, is an organic compound frequently utilized as an intermediate to synthesis various chemicals. It belongs to the phenol family and is an isomer of o-cresol and m-cresol.

Application


  • Detoxification of sewage sludge by natural attenuation and implications for its use as a fertilizer on agricultural soils.: This article discusses the role of p-Cresol in the detoxification processes of sewage sludge, considering its implications for safe agricultural use, addressing environmental and health concerns (Mazzeo DEC et al., 2016).

  • Characterization of livestock odors using steel plates, solid-phase microextraction, and multidimensional gas chromatography-mass spectrometry-olfactometry.: This research characterizes the complex odors of livestock environments, highlighting the role of p-Cresol in odor profiles, which could help improve management practices and mitigate odor emissions (Bulliner EA et al., 2006).

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311,H314,H412

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

186.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

86 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

ISHL Indicated Name

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JAN Code

C85751-100G:4548173192666
C85751-2KG:4548173192673
C85751-5G:4548173192697
C85751-VAR:
C85751-2.5KG:
C85751-BULK:
C85751-500G:4548173192680

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Fangxin Hu et al.
Analytica chimica acta, 724, 40-46 (2012-04-10)
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K Akasaka et al.
Journal of chromatography, 617(2), 205-211 (1993-08-11)
Cholesterol ester (ChE) and triacylglycerol (TG) hydroperoxides in human plasma were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography with postcolumn detection with diphenyl-1-pyrenylphosphine. Human plasma was extracted once with n-hexane. 2,6-Di-tert.-butyl-4-methylphenol and N-stearylcinnamide were added to human plasma before extraction as an
Isabelle E J A François et al.
The British journal of nutrition, 108(12), 2229-2242 (2012-03-01)
Wheat bran extract (WBE) is a food-grade soluble fibre preparation that is highly enriched in arabinoxylan oligosaccharides. In this placebo-controlled cross-over human intervention trial, tolerance and effects on colonic protein and carbohydrate fermentation were studied. After a 1-week run-in period
Bert Bammens et al.
Kidney international, 64(6), 2196-2203 (2003-11-25)
Protein malnutrition is a common finding in chronic renal failure (CRF) and is associated with poor outcome. We hypothesized that besides inadequate dietary protein intake and alterations in metabolism, deficient protein assimilation (digestion and absorption) might contribute to the pathogenesis
P Bühlmann et al.
Analytical chemistry, 73(14), 3199-3205 (2001-07-31)
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