P-Cresol

p-Cresol (4-methylphenol) is a white to light pink crystalline solid at room temperature, with a characteristic phenolic odor; it melts at approximately 35 °C and boils at 202 °C. It is an aromatic organic compound classified as a methyl-substituted phenol and is commonly handled as a melt or in solution due to its moderate volatility and limited water solubility. As a key chemical intermediate, p-cresol is primarily used in the synthesis of antioxidants (e.g., butylated hydroxytoluene precursors), azo dyes, and pharmaceuticals—including vitamin E derivatives and certain disinfectants. Its principal application areas include agrochemicals (as a precursor to herbicides and fungicides), polymer additives, and specialty chemicals for coatings and adhesives.

1. It can be used as germicide, fungicide. Used for organic Synthesis. 2. This product is the raw material for the manufacture of antioxidant 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol and rubber antioxidant. At the same time, it is also an important fundamental raw material for the production of pharmaceutical TMP and dyes para-Cresidine sulfonic acid. 3. P-cresol is the intermediate for the manufacturing of fungicide methylphosophos, an insecticide flufenvalerate, and Etofenprox, but also the intermediate of antioxidant additives 2, 6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl phenol and p-hydroxybenzene formaldehyde. 4. It can be used as raw materials for the preparation of antioxidant 264 (2, 6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol) and rubber antioxidant. In the plastics industry, it can produce phenolic resin and plasticizer. In medicine, it can be used as a disinfectant. In addition, it can be used as the raw materials of dyes and pesticides.

This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Phenols & Ketones. See more about what is P-Cresol and P-Cresol SDS information.

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