Description / Application
P-cresol is a cresol that consists of toluene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 4. It is a metabolite of aromatic amino acid metabolism produced by intestinal microflora in humans and animals. It has a role as a uremic toxin, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 4-Methylphenol |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 108.14 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002376 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3455 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 (8) |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H301+H311;H314;H411 |
| Precautionary Statements | P260;P264;P270;P273;P280;P301+P310;P301+P330+P331;P303+P361+P353;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P310;P322;P361;P363;P391;P405;P501 |