M-Cresol
TL;DR: M-Cresol (CAS 108-39-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H8O and molecular weight 108.05752 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3-methylphenol
Also Known As: m-cresol, 3-methylphenol, Metacresol, meta-cresol, m-methylphenol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 108.05752 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.0 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 20.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 1 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 108.05752 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 8 |
| Complexity | 70.0 |
| Melting Point | 52.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 397 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.0336 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 187 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.04 mmHg at 68 °F ; 1 mmHg at 126 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.5398 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | 10 to 50 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC1=CC(=CC=C1)O |
| InChIKey | RLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: M-Cresol is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
M-Cresol (CAS 108-39-4) is a polymer intermediate with the molecular formula C7H8O and a molecular weight of 108.06 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.0336 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: 10 to 50 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include m-cresol and 3-methylphenol.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of M-Cresol
Property Insights of M-Cresol
The XLogP value of 2.0 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for M-Cresol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, M-Cresol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, M-Cresol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of M-Cresol?
The CAS number of M-Cresol is 108-39-4.
What is the molecular formula of M-Cresol?
The molecular formula of M-Cresol is C7H8O.
What is the molecular weight of M-Cresol?
The molecular weight of M-Cresol is 108.05752 g/mol.
What are the applications of M-Cresol?
M-Cresol is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton...
Where can I buy M-Cresol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for M-Cresol?
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