Title: 6-n-Amyl-m-cresol
CAS Registry Number: 53043-14-4
CAS Name: 5-Methyl-2-pentylphenol
Additional Names: 6-pentyl-m-cresol
Molecular Formula: C12H18O
Molecular Weight: 178.27
Percent Composition: C 80.85%, H 10.18%, O 8.97%
Literature References: Prepn: Coulthard, J. Chem. Soc. 1930, 280.
Properties: Solid or liquid, mp 24°, bp15 137-139°. Practically insol in water; sol in ethanol, acetone, ether, alkali: Baker, Drug Cosmet. Ind. 34, 464 (1934).
Melting point: mp 24°
Boiling point: bp15 137-139°
Use: Antiseptic, germicide and mold preventive.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |