Ortho Cresol

Ortho Cresol

O-Cresol

Formula : C₇H₈O

Molecular Weight : 108.2

CAS no: : 95-48-7

Structural Formula : OH CH₃

Product Synonyms:              :    1-Hydroxy-2-,methylbenzene,1-Methyl-
                                                2-hydroxybenzen,2-Hydroxytoluene,
                                                2-Methylphenol, O-Cresylic acid
                                                O-Toluol

Specification

Appearance : Clear white crystals

Colour : 200 APHA (max.)

Crystallising Point : 30.5°C

Moisture Content : 0.2(max.)

Purity
Content	Grade-1	Grade-2
O-Cresol	99.8	98.5
Phenol	0.1	<1
m-/p-Cresol	0.1	<1
Dimethyl Phenol	0.1	<1

Physico-chemical properties of pure Ortho Cresol:-

Melting Point : 31°C

Boiling Point : 191°C

Density at 25°C : 1.135g/cm³

Viscosity at 50°C : 3.06m.Pa.s

Heat Capacity at 25°C : 154.7 J/mol.K

Solubility in water at 25°C : 2.6wt%

Solubility of water in O-Cresol : 13.4wt%

Flash Point : 81°C

Ignition Temperature : 555°C

Applications and Uses
Phenolic, Epoxy resins and Plasticisers	Deodorising and odour enhancing compounds, Fragrances
Herbicides(Dinitro Cresol,MCPA,MCPP)	Pharmaceuticals
Rubber and Plastics Antioxidants	Antiseptics and Disinfectants
Photography	Cutting Oils
Cleaning Compositions,Degreasers,Automotive cleaners	Sealing Adhesives
Wood Preservatives	Additives to Phenol Formaldehyde resins
Dyes	Solvents for Paints, strippers

Packing : Bulk or 210 kg net Drums