Name: o-Cresol
Synonyms:
o-Cresol(8CI);1-Hydroxy-2-methylbenzene;1-Methyl-2-hydroxybenzene;2-Cresol;2-Hydroxytoluene;2-Methylphenol;NSC 23076;NSC 36809;o-Cresylic acid;o-Hydroxytoluene;o-Methylphenol;o-Methylphenylol;o-Oxytoluene;o-Toluol;o-Cresol; CAS Number:95-48-7 Molecular Formula:C7H8O Molecular Weight:108.14 EINECS:202-423-8 Density:1.04 Boiling Point:191 ºCat 760 mmHg Flash Point:77.1 ºC Safety Description:Poison by ingestion, inhalation, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by skin contact. A severe eye and skin irritant. Human mutation data reported. Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. Flammable when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidants. To fight fire, water may be used to blanket fire; foam, fog, mist, dry chemical. See also other cresol entries and PHENOL.
Analytical Methods:
For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Cresols, 2001. liansport Information:UN 3455 6.1/PG 2
