CREOSOL

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO. 93-51-6

CREOSOL

EINECS NO. 202-252-9
FORMULA CH3OC6H3(CH3)OH
MOL WT. 138.16

H.S. CODE

 

TOXICITY

 
SYNONYMS 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol; 2-Methoxy-p-cresol;
p-Methylguaiacol; 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-methylbenzene; 2-Methoxy-4-cresol; 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol; Homocatechol monomethyl ether; Homoguaiacol; Rohkcrsol; p-Creosol; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-1-methylbenzene; 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxytoluene; 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol; 4-Methyl guaiacol; FEMA No. 2671;
DERIVATION

 

CLASSIFICATION

DISINFECTANTS /

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE clear liquid
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AUTOIGNITION

 

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STABILITY Stable under normal conditions.

APPLICATIONS

Creosol also called 2-methoxy-4-cresol, 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol, or 4-methyl guaiacol is an active constituents of creosote used as a disinfectants, wood preservative and expectorant.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

clear liquid

ASSAY

40.0% min (natural)

TRANSPORTATION
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OTHER INFORMATION
Hazard Symbols: XN, Risk Phrases: 22-36/37/38, Safety Phrases: 26-36