meta-Cresol
Industrial Applications
meta-Cresol is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of a wide range of chemical products due to its reactive aromatic structure. It plays an essential role in the manufacture of resins, dyes, and plastics, where it serves as a building block for more complex compounds. In pharmaceutical formulations, its mild antiseptic properties make it useful as a preservative, helping maintain the sterility of topical ointments and certain ophthalmic products such as eye drops. Its ability to stabilize formulations and extend product shelf life makes meta-Cresol valuable across both industrial and pharmaceutical production processes./p>
Physical Properties
meta-Cresol is a colorless aromatic liquid characterized by a distinct phenolic odor. As an organic compound with a methyl-substituted phenol structure, it exhibits moderate polarity and is capable of forming hydrogen bonds. It is only slightly soluble in water but mixes well with many organic solvents. Its aromatic ring contributes to its chemical stability and reactivity as an intermediate, while its mild antiseptic behavior arises from its phenolic functional group.
Drug Formulations
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- Teriparatide
Grade
- Injectable
- USP
- Ph.Eur
- BP
- CDMF
- DMF
Other Names
- 3-Methylphenol
- 3-Cresol
Abbreviations
- 3-MP
Form
- Liquid
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