Metacresol
USP/1395204 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: m-Cresol; 1-
CAS Number: 108-39-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H8O
Molecular Weight: 108.14
MDL Number: MFCD00002302
Linear Formula: CH3C6H4OH
Product Type: Chemical
API family | amylmetacresol |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
autoignition temp. | 1036 °F |
bp | 203 °C (lit.) |
density | 1.034 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
expl. lim. | 1.06-1.35 %, 150 °F |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C7H8O/c1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5 |
InChI key | RLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | 8-10 °C (lit.) |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | Cc1cccc(O)c1 |
vapor density | 3.72 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | <1 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | It is intended to be used as a USP reference standard in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare the standard solution in the assay and organic impurity analysis using gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID) according to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph. |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, has been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() ![]() |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H301 + H311 - H314 - H412 |
Precautionary statements | P270 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
RIDADR | UN 2076 8(6.1) / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 186.8 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 86 °C - closed cup |
bp | 203 °C (lit.) |
mp | 8-10 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.034 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |