m-Cresol - ≥99.5%, Colorless , CAS No.108-39-4

CAS: 108-39-4 Cat. No.: C108242 Formula: C7H8O Molecular Weight: 108.14 Beilstein Registry Number: 506719 EC Number: 203-577-9
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GRADE & PURITY ≥99.5% Colorless
Synonyms
1-hydroxy-3-methylbenzene | METACRESOL [USP IMPURITY] | Metacresol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard | m-Kresol [German] | WLN: QR C1 | 3-Methylphenol, analytical standard | BDBM50008548 | Franklin Cresolis | InChI=1/C7H8O/c1-6-3-2-4-7(
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≥99.5%, Colorless for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 129 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
1-hydroxy-3-methylbenzene | METACRESOL [USP IMPURITY] | Metacresol, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard | m-Kresol [German] | WLN: QR C1 | 3-Methylphenol, analytical standard | BDBM50008548 | Franklin Cresolis | InChI=1/C7H8O/c1-6-3-2-4-7(
Specifications & Purity
≥99.5%, Colorless
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Purity
≥99.5%
Names and Identifiers
Canonical SmilesCC1=CC(=CC=C1)O
IUPAC Name3-methylphenol
InChIKeyRLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C7H8O/c1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5-6/h2-5,8H,1H3
Isomeric SMILES CC1=CC(=CC=C1)O
WGK Germany 2
UN Number 2076
Packing Group II
Molecular Weight 108.14
Beilstein 506719
Reaxy-Rn 506719
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Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassPhenols
SubclassCresols
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentMeta cresols
Alternative Parents Toluenes  1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoids  1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids  Organooxygen compounds  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents M-cresol - 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoid - 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid - Toluene - Monocyclic benzene moiety - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as meta cresols. These are aromatic compounds containing a meta-cresol moiety, which consists of a benzene ring bearing a methyl group and a hydroxyl group at ring positions 1 and 3, respectively.
External Descriptors a methylphenol
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(Human)
ACHE Tclin Acetylcholinesterase (1 Activities)
Activity TypeActivity Value -log(M)Mechanism of ActionActivity ReferencePublications (PubMed IDs)
ACHE Tclin Acetylcholinesterase (18204 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
THRB Tclin Thyroid hormone receptor beta-1 (7926 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
RXRA Tclin Retinoid X receptor alpha (3637 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
POLK Tbio DNA polymerase kappa (8653 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Escherichia coli (133304 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Aspergillus niger (16508 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Bacillus subtilis (32866 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Amorphotheca resinae (75 Activities)
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Candida albicans (78123 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Leishmania donovani (89745 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
L1210 (27553 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
GCN5 Histone acetyltransferase GCN5 (89 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
PLCG1 1-phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate phosphodiesterase gamma-1 (24 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Trichophyton mentagrophytes (4846 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Nfe2l2 Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (214 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
Certificates(CoA,COO,BSE/TSE and Analysis Chart)
C of A & Other Certificates(BSE/TSE, COO):
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
G2623130Certificate of AnalysisSep 09, 2026 C108242
G2623133Certificate of AnalysisSep 09, 2026 C108242
G2623134Certificate of AnalysisSep 09, 2026 C108242
D2613016Certificate of AnalysisSep 09, 2026 C108242
J2521520Certificate of AnalysisJul 09, 2026 C108242
J2521504Certificate of AnalysisJul 09, 2026 C108242
J2521519Certificate of AnalysisJul 09, 2026 C108242
J2431333Certificate of AnalysisJan 14, 2025 C108242
K2422371Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2024 C108242
K2422359Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2024 C108242
K2422358Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2024 C108242
K2422357Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2024 C108242
K2422352Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2024 C108242
K2422351Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2024 C108242
J2431338Certificate of AnalysisOct 24, 2024 C108242
J2431328Certificate of AnalysisOct 24, 2024 C108242
H2201055Certificate of AnalysisJul 26, 2022 C108242
F2216291Certificate of AnalysisJun 09, 2022 C108242
E2209049Certificate of AnalysisMay 02, 2022 C108242
C2224142Certificate of AnalysisMar 14, 2022 C108242
C2201321Certificate of AnalysisMar 05, 2022 C108242
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water, miscible with ethanol, ether, sodium hydroxide aqueous solutions, etc.
SensitivityLight sensitive.
Freezing Point(°C)10 °C
Refractive Index1.54
Flash Point(°F)186.8 °F
Flash Point(°C)86°C
Boil Point(°C)203°C
Melt Point(°C)8-10°C
Molecular Weight108.140 g/mol
XLogP32.000
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass108.058 Da
Monoisotopic Mass108.058 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area20.200 Ų
Heavy Atom Count8
Formal Charge0
Complexity70.800
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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