o-Cresyl glycidyl ether
CAS 2210-79-9
EC 218-645-3
Formula C10H12O2
MW 164.2 g/mol
Monomers & Building Blocks Plastics & PolymersCoatings, Adhesives, Sealants & ElastomersAutomotiveAerospace & Defense Plasticizer & SoftenerCross-linking & CuringRheology Modification
Description
O-Cresyl glycidyl ether (CAS 2210-79-9), also known as o-CGE or glycidyl o-tolyl ether, is a reactive epoxide monomer with the molecular formula C10H12O2. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29109000 within the monomers and building blocks category.
In epoxy resin formulations, o-CGE functions as a reactive diluent that reduces viscosity while participating directly in the curing network through its epoxide group, avoiding the plasticizer migration issues associated with non-reactive alternatives. It is also used in coatings and adhesive systems for the automotive and aerospace sectors, where it contributes to cross-link density and improves substrate adhesion on metal and composite surfaces.
O-CGE is supplied as a liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Union. Procurement teams should request a current Safety Data Sheet and confirm supplier REACH compliance documentation prior to ordering. Standard industrial packaging formats apply; contact your supplier for available lot sizes.
In epoxy resin formulations, o-CGE functions as a reactive diluent that reduces viscosity while participating directly in the curing network through its epoxide group, avoiding the plasticizer migration issues associated with non-reactive alternatives. It is also used in coatings and adhesive systems for the automotive and aerospace sectors, where it contributes to cross-link density and improves substrate adhesion on metal and composite surfaces.
O-CGE is supplied as a liquid and is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Union. Procurement teams should request a current Safety Data Sheet and confirm supplier REACH compliance documentation prior to ordering. Standard industrial packaging formats apply; contact your supplier for available lot sizes.
Physical Properties
| Boiling Point | 109-111 °C @ Press: 4.00 Torr |
| Density | 1.08 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | >230 °F |
| Form | liquid |
| Water Solubility | 840mg/L at 21℃ |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.514Pa at 20℃ |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.529(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.5 at 21℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
H
H315H317H320H335H341H411
P
P203P261P264P271P272P273P280P318P319P321P391P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P362+P364P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29109000 |
| UN Number | 3082 |
| ADR Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
2-[(2-methylphenoxy)methyl]oxiraneo-CGEortho-cresyl glycidyl ether((2-methylphenoxy)methyl)oxiraneGlycidyl o-tolyl etherGLYCIDYL-(O-TOLYL)-ETHER
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