o-cresyl glycidyl ether

O-cresyl glycidyl ether (CAS 2210-79-9), also identified commercially as o-CGE, is a reactive epoxy monomer used to modify and cure polymer systems.

Where is o-cresyl glycidyl ether used?

• Epoxy coatings for automotive and aerospace components: lowers system viscosity without the performance losses of non-reactive diluents
• Structural adhesives and sealants: improves flexibility and processability in high-performance bonding
• Electrical and industrial coatings: plasticizing co-monomer that reduces brittleness in cured epoxy systems
• Specialty polymer synthesis: building block where controlled crosslink density and chain flexibility are required
• It functions as a reactive diluent, reducing viscosity in epoxy formulations while participating in the curing reaction.

Commercial specifications

• Technical grade; purity confirmed by epoxide equivalent weight and GC purity
• Packaging: drums and IBC containers for industrial volumes