cresol

MediLexicon cresol - Medical Dictionary Definition for Term 'cresol'

[1. A mixture of the three isomeric methyl phenols, o-, m-, and p-cresol, obtained from coal tar. Its properties are similar to those of phenol, but it is less poisonous; used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.

Molecular Formula: C21H24O3


InChI: InChI=1/3C7H8O/c1-6-2-4-7(8)5-3-6;1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5-6;1-6-4-2-3-5-7(6)8/h3*2-5,8H,1H3

InChIKey: InChIKey=QTWJRLJHJPIABL-UHFFFAOYAL
SMILES: CC1=CC=C(C=C1)O.CC1=CC(=CC=C1)O.CC1=CC=CC=C1O

Names:
    cresol
    2-methylphenol; 3-methylphenol; 4-methylphenol
    8026-94-6

Registries:
    PubChem CID 24693
    PubChem ID 167302