C55402
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
99%
Synonym(s):
4-Chloro-m-cresol, PCMC
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Linear Formula:
ClC6H3(CH3)OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
142.58
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
200-431-6
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1237629
MDL number:
Assay:
99%
Form:
solid
Quality Level
assay
99%
form
solid
bp
235 °C (lit.)
mp
63-65 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
Cc1cc(O)ccc1Cl
InChI
1S/C7H7ClO/c1-5-4-6(9)2-3-7(5)8/h2-4,9H,1H3
InChI key
CFKMVGJGLGKFKI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
4-Chloro-3-methylphenol, also known as p-chlorocresol or chloroxylenol, is commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of organic compounds. It can be utilized to synthesize various biologically active compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. (2) Additionally, it serves as a potent disinfectant and antiseptic and is also used as a preservative in medicinal products.
Application
- Compression of mono-4 chloro, 3-methylphenyl phosphate ester and di-4 chloro, 3-methylphenyl phosphate ester through kinetic study: This study discusses a method using 4-chloro-3-methylphenol and POCl3 taken in a 2:1 ratio, exploring their kinetic behaviors (AR Teli, AA Khan, SH Dar, A Rashid, 2017).
- Commercially Important Chlorinated Phenols: Reviews the usage of 4-chloro-3-methylphenol among other chlorinated phenols in various industrial applications (K Smith, G El-Hiti).
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1C - Skin Sens. 1B - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
244.4 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
118.0 °C - closed cup
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves
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Synthetic and natural phenols
Tyman et al.
Elsevier's Integrated Review Biochemistry (Second Edition) (1996)
Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel aryloxyacetic acid hydrazide derivatives as anticancer agents
Sevil et al.
Synthetic Communications, 51, 2634-2643 (2021)
Synthesis and insecticidal activity evaluation of virtually screened phenylsulfonamides
Gang et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 68, 11665-11671 (2020)