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Hodoodo CAT#: H591604
CAS#: 108-39-4
Description: meta-Cresol, also 3-methylphenol, is an organic compound with the formula CH₃C₆H₄. It is a colourless, viscous liquid that is used as an intermediate in the production of other chemicals.
Hodoodo Cat#: H591604
Name: Metacresol
CAS#: 108-39-4
Chemical Formula: C7H8O
Exact Mass: 108.06
Molecular Weight: 108.140
Elemental Analysis: C, 77.75; H, 7.46; O, 14.79
Synonym: Metacresol; NSC 8768; NSC-8768; NSC8768
IUPAC/Chemical Name: Phenol, 3-methyl-
InChi Key: RLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code: InChI=1S/C7H8O/c1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5-6/h2-5,8H,1H3
SMILES Code: OC1=CC=CC(C)=C1
Appearance: Liquid
Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.9001
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The following data is based on the product molecular weight 108.14 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
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