W353000

m-Cresol

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): 1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzene, 3-Methylphenol, 3-Hydroxytoluene
• Linear Formula: CH₃C₆H₄OH
• CAS Number: 108-39-4
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• FEMA Number: 3530
• Beilstein: 506719
• EC Number: 203-577-9
• Council of Europe no.: 617
• MDL number: MFCD00002302
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901764
• Flavis number: 4.026
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• Quality Level: 400
• biological source: synthetic
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines; meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 175.300; FDA 21 CFR 177.2410
• vapor density: 3.72 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <1 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• assay: ≥98%
• autoignition temp.: 1036 °F
• expl. lim.: 1.06-1.35 %, 150 °F
• 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): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: burnt; spicy; smoky
• 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

Description

General description

m-Cresol is one of the key volatile phenolic components of beef fat. It is also one of the key contributors to the beefy flavor in bovine meat.

Packaging

10, 25 kg in composite drum

1 kg in glass bottle

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 + H311 - H314 - H412
• Precautionary Statements: P270 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 186.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 86 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves