o-Cresol by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 2-methylphenol, this is a derivative of phenol. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is poorly soluble in water. The reagent has a melting point of 31 C, and a boiling point of 191 C. o-Cresol can be obtained from coal tar. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 95-48-7 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: CH3C6H4OH Molecular weight: 108.14 Assay: 98 % o-Cresol has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This reagent finds applications in the organic synthesis of various derivatives. o-Cresol can be Chlorinated and etherified to give important herbicides, such as 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA). Similarly, nitration of the reagent yields dinitrocresol, a popular herbicide. o-Cresol can additionally be used to derive the muscle relaxant, Mephenesin. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.