meta-cresol
m-cresol
Identification
| Name | meta-cresol |
| IUPAC | 3-methylphenol |
| CAS Number | 108-39-4 |
| EINECS | 203-577-9 |
| FDA UNII | GGO4Y809LO |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H8 O |
| Molecular Weight | 108.13996000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002302 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.186J |
| Beilstein | 0506719 |
| CoE Number | 617 |
| XlogP3 | 2.00 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 692 m-cresol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 04.026 3-methylphenol |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | 3-methylphenol |
| FEMA Number | 3530 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 108-39-4 ; M-CRESOL |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white to amber liquid to crystals (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.03400 to 1.03700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.614 to 8.639 |
| Refractive Index | 1.53800 to 1.54200 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 11.00 to 12.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 202.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 120.00 to 121.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.110000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 7.07 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 187.00 °F. TCC ( 86.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.960 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | antimicrobial agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | high , |
| Substantivity | 43 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 0.01 % in dipropylene glycol. medicinal; woody; ethereal Medicinal, woody, leather, phenolic
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| Odor sample from | Sigma-Aldrich |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 [sex: M] 242 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | subcutaneous-rat LDLo 900 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 > 710 mg/m3/1H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | food contact resinous and polymeric coatings |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for meta-cresol usage levels up to | 0.0100 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 0.12 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.10 (μg/capita/day) |
| baked goods | 0.50000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.30000 |
| breakfast cereal | 0.50000 |
| cheese | 0.10000 |
| chewing gum | 0.10000 |
| condiments / relishes | 0.10000 |
| confectionery froastings | 0.10000 |
| egg products | 0.10000 |
| fats / oils | 0.10000 |
| fish products | 0.50000 |
| frozen dairy | 0.10000 |
| fruit ices | 0.10000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 0.10000 |
| granulated sugar | 0.10000 |
| gravies | 0.30000 |
| hard candy | 0.10000 |
| imitation dairy | 0.10000 |
| instant coffee / tea | 0.30000 |
| jams / jellies | 0.10000 |
| meat products | 0.30000 |
| milk products | 0.10000 |
| nut products | 0.30000 |
| other grains | 0.50000 |
| poultry | 0.50000 |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | 1.00000 |
| snack foods | 0.30000 |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | 0.30000 |
| sugar substitutes | 0.10000 |
| sweet sauces | 0.10000 |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
3-
cresol
m-
cresol
m-
cresol food grade
cresol meta pure
meta-
cresol N- grade
m-
cresylic acid
meta-
cresylic acid
1-
hydroxy-3-methyl benzene
1-
hydroxy-3-methylbenzene
3-
hydroxytoluene
3-
methyl phenol
meta-
methyl phenol
3-
methyl-1-hydroxybenzene
1-
methyl-3-hydroxybenzene
3-
methylphenol
m-
methylphenol
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