Amyl Meta Cresol is either a clear/almost clear liquid or a solid crystalline mass. This mass when freshly prepared is colourless or slightly yellow, that darkens on storage. Protect this chemical compound from light.
NAME :- AMYL META CRESOL
IUPAC NAME :- 5-methyl-2-pentylphenol
CAS NO. :- 53043-14-4
FORMULA :- C12H18O
SYNONYMS :- 6-Amyl-m-cresol;5-methyl-2-pentylphenol;
APPLICATION :- amylmetacresol is an antiseptic used to treat minor infections of the mouth and throat. It is one of two active ingredients in Gorpils lozenges or Strepsils. Boots Group or Gepach International also make a lozenge with this as active ingredient.
DESCRIPTION :- A clear or almost clear liquid or a solid crystalline mass, colourless or slightly yellow when freshly prepared, which darkens on keeping; odour, characteristic. Amylmetacresol chemical compound should be protected from light.
Product details
CAS Number | 53043-14-4 |
Molecular Formula | C12H18O |
Synonyms | 6-Amyl-m-cresol; 5-methyl-2-pentylphenol |
IUPAC Name | 5-methyl-2-pentylphenol |