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W353000

m-Cresol

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzene, 3-Hydroxytoluene, 3-Methylphenol

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H4OH
CAS Number:
108-39-4
Molecular Weight:
108.14
FEMA Number:
3530
Council of Europe no.:
617
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
Flavis number:
4.026
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
203-577-9
PubChem Substance ID:
24901764
MDL number:
MFCD00002302
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
506719
Organoleptic:
burnt; spicy; smoky
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

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

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.

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pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

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

ppe

Faceshields, Gloves, Goggles, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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SHBM8044
SHBM2543
SHBL6360
SHBL1693
MKCH7874

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Volatile alkylphenols and thiophenol in species?related characterizing flavors of red meats
a J & Lindsay RC
Journal of Food Science, 56(5), 1197-1202 (1991)
Simple phenol and phenolic compounds in food flavor
Maga JA & Katz I.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 10(4), 323-372 (1978)
Shamil R Saitov et al.
Polymers, 11(6) (2019-05-31)
Electrical, photoelectrical, and optical properties of thin films of a new heat-resistant polyphenylquinoline synthesized using facile methods were investigated. An analysis of the obtained temperature dependences of the dark conductivity and photoconductivity indicates the hopping mechanism of conductivity over localized
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W353000-25KG-K04061837800948
W353000-SAMPLE-K04061837536649
W353000-10KG-K04061837800924
W353000-1KG-K04061837800931