ortho-cresol
o-cresol
Identification
| Name | ortho-cresol |
| IUPAC | 2-methylphenol |
| CAS Number | 95-48-7 |
| EINECS | 202-423-8 |
| FDA UNII | YW84DH5I7U |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H8 O |
| Molecular Weight | 108.13996000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002226 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.176B |
| Beilstein | 0506917 |
| CoE Number | 618 |
| XlogP3 | 2.00 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 691 o-cresol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 04.027 2-methylphenol |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | 2-methylphenol |
| FEMA Number | 3480 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 95-48-7 ; O-CRESOL |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | white solid (est) |
| Assay | 99.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.04600 to 1.05100 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.704 to 8.745 |
| Refractive Index | 1.54800 to 1.55900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | 30.00 to 34.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 191.00 to 192.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 110.00 to 111.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.030000 mmHg @ 20.00 °C. |
| Vapor Density | 3.72 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 178.00 °F. TCC ( 81.11 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.950 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | antimicrobial agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | high , |
| Substantivity | 41 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description | at 0.01 % in dipropylene glycol. |
| Odor sample from | Sigma-Aldrich |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 121 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-rabbit LD50 890 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 > 1220 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 ortho-cresol usage levels up to | 0.0100 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 250.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 0.10 (μg/capita/day) |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.80000 |
| breakfast cereal | 0.10000 |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | 0.10000 |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | 0.10000 |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | 0.10000 |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | 0.10000 |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | 0.10000 |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
2-
cresol
nat.o-
cresol
o-
cresol
o-
cresol, natural
o-
cresylic acid
ortho-
cresylic acid
2-
hydroxy-1-methylbenzene
1-
hydroxy-2-methylbenzene
2-
hydroxytoluene
o-
hydroxytoluene
ortho-
hydroxytoluene
2-
methyl phenol
o-
methyl phenol
ortho-
methyl phenol
1-
methyl-2-hydroxybenzene
2-
methylphenol
o-
methylphenol
PubMed:
Contribution of several volatile phenols and their glycoconjugates to smoke-related sensory properties of red wine.
PubMed:
Interaction of phenol, o-cresol, and p-cresol with a clay-rich soil sample.
PubMed:
Characterisation of volatile compounds in a smoke flavouring from rice husk.
PubMed:
Cloud-point extraction and reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography for analysis of phenolic compounds and their antioxidant activity in Thai local wines.
PubMed:
Contribution of several volatile phenols and their glycoconjugates to smoke-related sensory properties of red wine.
PubMed:
Retention and extractability of phenol, cresol, and dichlorophenol exposed to two surface soils in the presence of horseradish peroxidase enzyme.
PubMed:
Purification and characterization of a peroxidase isozyme from Indian turnip roots.