p-Cresol

CAS Number

106-44-5

Molecular Formula

C₇H₈O

Also known as:

p-Cresol; 4-Methylphenol; para-cresol; p-hydroxytoluene

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Product Description

p-Cresol (4-methylphenol) is an aromatic phenol used as a chemical intermediate and solvent in the manufacture of resins, antioxidants, disinfectants, perfumery intermediates and other specialty chemicals. It is supplied in industrial, technical and reagent grades with documented COA for commercial procurement and process qualification.

Application

  • Phenolic intermediate
    Feedstock for synthesis of antioxidants, polymer additives and specialty phenolic derivatives.
  • Resins & adhesives
    Reactive component or modifier in phenolic resins, adhesives and curing chemistries.
  • Disinfectant intermediates
    Intermediate for manufacture of industrial disinfectants and preservative chemistries.
  • Solvent & process aid
    Solvent/modifier in extraction, formulation and chemical processing where phenolic solvency is required.
  • Fragrance intermediate (industrial)
    Building block for selected aroma chemicals and fragrance intermediates (industrial use; regulatory qualification required for consumer applications).
  • Analytical & laboratory reagent
    Small-pack reagent for R&D, QC and method development.

Technical Parameters

Parameter Value
Assay ≥ 98.0–99.5%
Appearance Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Water / Moisture (KF, %) ≤ 0.1–0.5%
Boiling point ≈ 202–204 °C
Melting point ≈ 36–38 °C
Density ≈ 1.03–1.06 g·cm⁻³ (20 °C)

Applications

Sealants/Adhesives

Quick Information

EINECS 203-398-6
Molecular Weight 108.14 g/mol

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