o-Cresol (2-methylphenol) is an aromatic monofunctional phenol used as a chemical intermediate and solvent in the manufacture of antioxidants, disinfectants, resins, and fragrance intermediates. Commercial material is supplied in industrial, technical and reagent grades with documented COA for process qualification.
Application
- Phenolic intermediate
Intermediate in synthesis of antioxidants, agrochemicals and specialty phenolic derivatives. - Resins and adhesives
Reactive component or modifier in phenolic resin and adhesive formulations. - Disinfectants and preservatives
Intermediate in manufacture of biocidal and preservative chemistries (industrial use). - Solvent and extraction aid
Solvent/modifier in chemical synthesis and extraction processes where phenolic solvency is required. - Fragrance & flavor intermediate (industrial)
Building block for selected aroma chemicals and fragrance intermediates (industrial formulation only). - Analytical and laboratory reagent
Reagent packs for QC, R&D and method development.
