Definition of Cresol. Meaning of Cresol. Synonyms of Cresol

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Definition of Cresol

Cresol
Cresol Cre"sol (kr[=e]"s[=o]l), n. [From Creosote.] (Chem.) Any one of three metameric substances, CH3.C6H4.OH, homologous with and resembling phenol. They are obtained from coal tar and wood tar, and are colorless, oily liquids or solids. Note: [Called also cresylic acid.]

Meaning of Cresol from wikipedia

- of cresol has a methyl group substituted onto the ring of phenol. There are three forms (isomers) of cresol: ortho-cresol (o-cresol), meta-cresol (m-cresol)...
- derivative of phenol and is an isomer of p-cresol and o-cresol. Together with many other compounds, m-cresol is traditionally extracted from coal tar,...
- derivative of phenol and is an isomer of o-cresol and m-cresol. Together with many other compounds, p-cresol is conventionally extracted from coal tar...
- ortho-Cresol (IUPAC name: 2-methylphenol, also known as 2-hydroxytoluene or ortho-Toluenol) is an organic compound with the formula CH3C6H4(OH). It is...
- of p-cresol and phenol can be seen in the figures below: This reaction shows the oxidation of p-cresol in a sulfate-enriched environment. P-cresol was...
- Cresol red (full name: o-cresolsulfonephthalein) is a triarylmethane dye frequently used for monitoring the pH in aquaria. Cresol red can be used in many...
- The chemical synthesis of BHT in industry has involved the reaction of p-cresol (4-methylphenol) with isobutylene (2-methylpropene), catalyzed by sulfuric...
- Dinitro-ortho-cresol (DNOC) is an organic compound with the structural formula CH3C6H2(NO2)2OH. It is a yellow solid that is only slightly soluble in water...
- m****: 108.057515 u) may refer to: Anisole Benzyl alcohol Cresols o-Cresol m-Cresol p-Cresol Also possible hetero aromatic compounds containing oxygen(5...
- 2-Chloro-m-cresol is a chlorinated cresol. The compound is difficult to synthesise as chlorination of m-cresol yields the para-product (4-chloro-3-methylphenol)...