Solvents
REACH
Cresol
CAS Number
1319-77-3
EC Number
215-293-2
What is Cresol?
Cresol (CAS 1319-77-3), also known as methylphenol, is a mixture of ortho-, meta-, and para-isomers derived from coal tar or petroleum refining.
Where is Cresol used?
- Coatings and resins: dissolves epoxy, phenolic and wire enamel resins where lower-boiling solvents lack solvency power
- Pharmaceutical and veterinary disinfectants: biocidal activity against bacteria and fungi
- Industrial cleaning concentrates and hard-surface sanitizers
- Polymers: reaction solvent and chain-stopper in polysulfones, polyimides and specialty engineering resins
- Adhesives and sealants: stabilizer that inhibits oxidative degradation during processing and storage
- It functions as a high-boiling solvent, disinfectant and chemical intermediate.
Commercial specifications
- Technical grade standard for industrial solvent and synthesis applications
- Drum, IBC and bulk tanker quantities typical for industrial procurement
Other Names (Synonyms)
methyl phenol|Phenol, methyl-|ar-Toluenol|Cresylic acid
What are the physical properties of Cresol?
Melting Point -1--2°C
Boiling Point 191-203 °C
Density 1.030-1.038 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C
Flash Point 82°C
Appearance Cresol is a mixture of the three isomeric cresols, o-, m-, and p-cresol. Cresols are slightly soluble in water. m-Isomer: Colorless or yellow liquid with characteristic odor.
Color Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor Sweet, tarry.
Form clear liquid
Water Solubility 1.932 g/100 mL
Refractive Index 1.5410 to 1.5440
Log P 1.950
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Cresol?
HS Code 29071219
UN Number 2076
ADR Class 6.1
Packing Group II
Storage Class 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2
very toxic hazardous materials
WGK (Germany) 1