Product Introduction
| Item | Specification |
| Product Name | m-Cresol |
| Synonyms | 3-Methylphenol; meta-Cresol; 3-Hydroxytoluene |
| CAS Number | 108-39-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C₇H₈O |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid, with characteristic mild phenolic odor |
| Purity (GC) | ≥99.5% (Industrial Grade / Fine Chemical Grade, customizable) |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% |
| Testing Method | GC / HPLC / NMR / Mass Spectrometry |
| Production Method | Crude Phenol Fractionation & High-Vacuum Precision Distillation Purification |
| Melting Point | 8–11°C (lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 202–204°C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.034 g/cm³ at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.544 |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and organic solvents, excellent dissolving power for high-performance polymers |
| Chemical Characteristic | Meta-methyl substituted phenolic structure, outstanding polymer solubility, stable chemical reactivity, high selectivity for organic synthesis |
| Package | 1 kg/fluorinated bottle, 25 kg/plastic drum; custom packaging available |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C in sealed, dark and dry conditions; avoid light oxidation and high-temperature deterioration |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under standard low-temperature sealed storage |
Product Description
Our m-Cresol is a high-purity industrial-grade meta-isomer phenolic monomer with 99.5% GC purity. m-Cresol (CAS 108-39-4), also known as 3-Methylphenol , is a critical isomer in the cresol series. Featuring a unique meta-methyl substituted phenolic structure, it possesses completely different physical and chemical properties from o-Cresol and p-Cresol. Unlike ortho-cresol which focuses on resin curing and cross-linking modification, m-Cresol excels in high-performance polymer dissolving capacity and high-selectivity organic synthesis, serving as a professional polymer solvent and high-value fine chemical intermediate. It is widely used in conductive polymer film preparation, medical antiseptic synthesis, vitamin E production and pesticide intermediate manufacturing, forming a highly differentiated industrial application system in the cresol product family. As a reliable bulk m-Cresol supplier, we provide low-impurity, high-selectivity, stable-quality m-Cresol raw materials for global new material factories, pharmaceutical enterprises and fine chemical manufacturers.
m-Cresol has irreplaceable industrial advantages among cresol isomers. Its meta-methyl structure endows it with superior solubility for special polymers such as polyaniline, polyimide and thermoplastic resins, enabling the production of high-conductivity and high-stability polymer film materials that cannot be achieved by other cresol isomers. In terms of synthesis activity, m-Cresol exhibits higher reaction selectivity in methylation, nitration and condensation reactions, which is the exclusive core raw material for synthesizing high-purity 2,3,6-trimethylphenol, the key precursor of synthetic vitamin E. Meanwhile, it retains excellent broad-spectrum bactericidal and antiseptic properties, supporting the production of medical antiseptic ingredients such as amylmetacresol. Compared with vanilla-series phenolic products focused on flavor and skincare, m-Cresol is purely industrial-oriented, highlighting new material solvent and high-end intermediate value.
Manufactured by Shaanxi BAISFU Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd., our premium m-Cresol adopts crude phenol fractional distillation and multi-stage high-vacuum precision purification technology. We precisely separate o-cresol, p-cresol and other impurity isomers, completely remove tar residues, heavy metals and non-phenolic impurities, and fully retain the pure meta-methylphenol active structure. The whole production process strictly complies with fine chemical grade standards, solving the common defects of mixed isomers, poor solubility and low synthesis selectivity of ordinary industrial m-Cresol. The finished product features transparent and uniform liquid state, mild pure phenolic odor, stable chemical properties and excellent batch consistency, fully meeting the strict raw material requirements of new material preparation and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Every batch of m-Cresol undergoes strict multi-dimensional quality inspection, including GC high-precision isomer purity analysis, NMR structural identification and mass spectrometry molecular verification to ensure ultra-high single-isomer purity and zero invalid impurity interference. The product has excellent organic solvent compatibility, stable low-volatility performance and high reaction activity, fully compliant with international industrial fine chemical and pharmaceutical auxiliary material standards. It supports stable and efficient application in high-end polymer material preparation, medical antiseptic production, vitamin synthesis and fine chemical derivation.
We maintain sufficient inventory and complete qualification documents for bulk m-Cresol supply. Whether you need high-efficiency special polymer solvents for new material research, high-selectivity intermediates for vitamin E and pesticide synthesis, or standard raw materials for medical antiseptic manufacturing, our high-purity m-Cresol is a cost-effective and high-value industrial phenolic raw material choice for global buyers.
Functions & Benefits
Superior Special Polymer Solvent Performance (Core Benefit)
m-Cresol is the preferred high-performance solvent for conductive polymers and high-temperature resistant resins. It can perfectly dissolve polyaniline, polyimide and other special polymers, effectively improving film-forming uniformity and electrical conductivity of polymer materials, helping produce high-precision conductive film and high-performance composite materials, with unique solvent advantages that other cresol isomers do not have.
High-Selectivity Fine Chemical Intermediate
With unique meta-position structural advantages, m-Cresol achieves extremely high selectivity in methylation reaction. It is the exclusive key raw material for synthesizing 2,3,6-trimethylphenol, an indispensable precursor for industrial synthetic vitamin E, with high reaction conversion rate and few by-products, supporting large-scale and high-purity vitamin production.
Broad-Spectrum Medical Antibacterial & Antiseptic Activity
m-Cresol has stable and efficient broad-spectrum bactericidal performance, which can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. It is widely used in the synthesis of medical antiseptic components such as amylmetacresol, with mild and lasting bactericidal effect, meeting medical-grade disinfection and antisepsis standards.
High-Purity Pesticide Intermediate Derivation
It can be used for the synthesis of high-efficiency pesticide products such as fenitrothion and fenthion. Its stable phenolic active structure ensures high purity and high activity of downstream pesticide products, improving pesticide efficacy and reducing impurity residue, complying with modern green pesticide production requirements.
Excellent Thermal Stability & Formula Adaptability
m-Cresol has moderate volatility and excellent thermal stability, not easy to decompose at normal and medium temperatures. It has good compatibility with various organic systems and polymer formulas, ensuring stable solvent performance and consistent synthesis quality in long-term industrial production.
Low-Impurity & High-Batch Consistency
After high-vacuum precision distillation and isomer separation, the product has ultra-low isomer impurity content, avoiding performance fluctuation caused by mixed isomers. It provides stable and repeatable raw material support for high-end new material research and precise chemical synthesis.
Applications
High-Performance Polymer & New Material Industry
m-Cresol is widely used as a special solvent for conductive polymers, polyimides and thermoplastic composite materials. It is the core raw material for preparing high-conductivity polyaniline films and high-temperature resistant polymer products, significantly improving material uniformity, conductivity and mechanical stability.
Vitamin E & Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis
As a exclusive methylation precursor, m-Cresol is used for industrial synthesis of 2,3,6-trimethylphenol, supporting large-scale production of synthetic vitamin E. It is also applied in the preparation of medical antiseptic compounds and pharmaceutical auxiliary intermediates, meeting high-standard pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.
Medical Antiseptic & Disinfection Products
Used for the synthesis of high-efficiency medical antiseptic raw materials represented by amylmetacresol. It is widely added in medical disinfection solutions, oral care products and environmental antiseptic preparations, providing stable and broad-spectrum bactericidal and anti-mold effects.
Green Pesticide & Fine Chemical Derivatives
Applied in the production of high-efficiency, low-residue pesticides including fenitrothion and fenthion. It optimizes the purity and efficacy of pesticide products and serves as an important basic raw material for modern green agrochemical industry upgrading.
Laboratory Research & Custom Synthesis
As a standard high-purity m-cresol single isomer reagent, it is used for special polymer formula research, organic synthesis mechanism experiments and new material development, providing high-purity and stable raw material support for scientific research and customized production.
FAQ
Q1: What is m-Cresol used for?
A: m-Cresol is a high-purity meta-methylphenol industrial monomer. It is mainly used as a special solvent for high-performance polymers, exclusive intermediate for vitamin E synthesis, raw material for medical antiseptic preparation, and key derivative reagent for green pesticide production.
Q2: What is the difference between m-Cresol and o-Cresol?
A: o-Cresol focuses on resin curing and material cross-linking modification, while m-Cresol focuses on polymer dissolution and high-selectivity synthesis. m-Cresol has unique solubility for special polymers and exclusive synthetic value for vitamin E precursors, which cannot be replaced by o-cresol isomer.
Q3: Why choose high-purity single-isomer m-Cresol?
A: Mixed cresol isomers will cause unstable polymer solubility and low synthesis selectivity. Our m-Cresol reaches 99.5% single-isomer purity with ultra-low o/p-cresol impurities, ensuring stable solvent performance and high conversion rate of downstream high-end products.
Q4: Is m-Cresol chemically stable?
A: Yes, high-purity m-Cresol purified by vacuum distillation has stable molecular structure, moderate volatility and excellent thermal stability. Sealed low-temperature storage effectively prevents oxidation and discoloration, maintaining 24-month valid shelf life and stable industrial application performance.
Q5: What is the physical state of m-Cresol?
A: Different from solid o-cresol, m-Cresol is a colorless to pale yellow transparent oily liquid at room temperature, with mild pure phenolic odor, easy to dissolve in organic solvents and convenient for industrial batching and continuous synthesis.
Q6: Can I get free m-Cresol samples?
A: Yes, we provide free m-Cresol samples for new material formula debugging, pharmaceutical synthesis experiments and pesticide product development. Bulk orders support customized purity and packaging to meet high-end industrial production needs.
