1395204
USP
Metacresol
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym(s):
m-Cresol, 1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzene, 3-Hydroxytoluene, 3-Methylphenol
About This Item
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
vapor density
3.72 (vs air)
vapor pressure
<1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
API family
amylmetacresol
autoignition temp.
1036 °F
expl. lim.
1.06-1.35 %, 150 °F
manufacturer/tradename
USP
refractive index
n20/D 1.541 (lit.)
bp
203 °C (lit.)
mp
8-10 °C (lit.)
density
1.034 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
SMILES string
Cc1cccc(O)c1
InChI
1S/C7H8O/c1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5-6/h2-5,8H,1H3
InChI key
RLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
Application
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.
Analysis Note
Other Notes
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
186.8 °F
Flash Point(C)
86 °C
Regulatory Information
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