Cat Number: API59507

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CAS Number

59-50-7

Synonyms

4-Chloro-3-methylphenol
Chlorocresol
4-Chloro-m-cresol
p-Chloro-m-cresol

Description

4-chloro-m-cresol is a hydroxytoluene that is 3-methylphenol which is substituted by a chlorine at position 4. A ryanodine receptor agonist. It has a role as a ryanodine receptor agonist, an antimicrobial agent and a disinfectant. It is a hydroxytoluene and a member of monochlorobenzenes.

Molecular Weight

142.58

Molecular Formula

C6H3OHCH3Cl

EINECS

200-431-6

SMILES

CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)Cl

Appearance

pinkish to white crystalline solid

Boiling Point

455 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)