| CAS# | 108-39-4 |
| FORMULA | C7H8O |
| Synonyms | 3-Methylphenol; m-Cresol |
| GROUPS/USES | Pharmaceuticals, Intermediate, Disinfectant, Solvent, Preservative, Antiseptic, |
| Markets | Personal care & Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing |
FAQ’S
What is Meta Cresol?
Meta-Cresol is a colorless, viscous, and toxic organic liquid compound that is used to make other chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
What are the uses of Meta-Cresol?
Meta-Cresol is used as a preservative in dermal and parenteral pharmaceutical preparations. It is used as an intermediate in the production of synthetic vitamin E, fragrances, antioxidants, disinfectants, and preservatives. It is used as a disinfectant in biotechnological processing. It is used as a solvent for polymers, such as polyaniline. It is used in antiseptics such as amylmetacresol.
What are the health risks of Meta-Cresol?
Meta-Cresol may cause serious burns. It is very destructive of mucous membranes. It is harmful if inhaled. It is toxic in contact with the skin or if swallowed.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Meta-Cresol to users/customers for Personal care & Pharmaceutical, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing
Meta-Cresol Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid |
| Assay | ≥99.5% |
| O-Cresol | ≤0.1% |
| P-Cresol | ≤0.25% |
| Color | ≤80 |
| Moisture | ≤0.2% |
