Creosol | CAS#93-51-6 | phenolic

MedKoo Cat#: 146372 | Name: Creosol

Description:

WARNING: This product is for research use only, not for human or veterinary use.

Creosol is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in wood tar, particularly from creosote, and is chemically known as 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol. It possesses antiseptic, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, making it useful in disinfectants and some medicinal formulations. Creosol acts by disrupting microbial cell membranes and interfering with enzyme activity, leading to cell death.

Chemical Structure

Creosol

CAS#93-51-6

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 146372

Name: Creosol

CAS#: 93-51-6

Chemical Formula: C8H10O2

Exact Mass: 138.0681

Molecular Weight: 138.17

Elemental Analysis: C, 69.55; H, 7.30; O, 23.16

Price and Availability

This product is currently not in stock but may be available through custom synthesis. To ensure cost efficiency, the minimum order quantity is 1 gram. The estimated lead time is 2 to 4 months, with pricing dependent on the complexity of the synthesis (typically high for intricate chemistries). Quotes for quantities below 1 gram will not be provided. To request a quote, please click the button below. Note: If this product becomes available in stock in the future, pricing will be listed accordingly.

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Synonym

Creosol;

IUPAC/Chemical Name

2-methoxy-4-methylphenol

InChi Key

PETRWTHZSKVLRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code

1S/C8H10O2/c1-6-3-4-7(9)8(5-6)10-2/h3-5,9H,1-2H3

SMILES Code

COC1=CC(C)=CC=C1O

Appearance

To be determined

Purity

>98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition

Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition

Dry, dark and at 0 -4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term(months to years).

Solubility

To be determined

Shelf Life

>2 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation

To be determined

Stock Solution Storage

0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code

2934.99.9001

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Instruction

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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 138.17 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass	1 mg	5 mg	10 mg
1 mM	1.15 mL	5.76 mL	11.51 mL
5 mM	0.23 mL	1.15 mL	2.3 mL
10 mM	0.12 mL	0.58 mL	1.15 mL
50 mM	0.02 mL	0.12 mL	0.23 mL

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