M-Cresol

M-Cresol is a liquid used as an API intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is miscible in ethanol and plays a significant role in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, contributing to the formulation and processing of various pharmaceutical products.

Synonyms: 1-Hydroxy-3-methylbenzene, 3-Cresol, 3-Hydroxytoluene, 3-methylphenol, m-Cresylic acid, m-Hydroxytoluene, m-Methylphenol, m-Oxytoluene, m-Toluol, Meta-Cresol

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Chemical Name
    Industry
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    Molecular formula
    CH₃C₆H₄OH
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    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Colorless or yellowish to brownish-yellow or pinkish, highly refrective liquid, becoming darker with age and on exposure to light. A saturated solution of it is neutral or slightly acid to litmus.
    Miscible in
    Alcohol, Alcohol, Ether, Glycerin, Ethanol (96%), MDC
    Sparingly soluble in
    Water (usually forming a cloudy solution; dissolves in solutions of fixed alkali hydroxides.)

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