m-Cresol
[CAS# 108-39-4]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Alcohols, phenols, phenolic compounds and derivatives >> Phenol and its halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives
• Name: m-Cresol
• Synonyms: 3-Methylphenol; 3-Hydroxytoluene; 1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O
• Molecular Weight: 108.14
• CAS Registry Number: 108-39-4
• EC Number: 203-577-9
• FEMA: 3530

Properties

• Density: 1.034
• Melting point: 8-10 °C
• Boiling point: 203 °C
• Refractive index: 1.539-1.541
• Flash point: 86 °C
• Water solubility: 20 g/L (20 °C)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS05 Danger
• Risk Statements: H311-H301-H314
• Safety Statements: S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314

• Transport Information: UN 2076