Description

Sodium o-Cresolate is the sodium salt of o-cresol, a key organic intermediate with significant industrial utility. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is essential for manufacturers requiring a reliable, high-purity source of a cresolate anion for reactions such as etherification, esterification, and as a precursor to specialized chemicals. The product is supplied under stringent quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for demanding applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), disinfectants, and preservatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the cresol moiety is integral to the bioactive molecule.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Industry: Can be employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty phenolic resins and polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in organic synthesis laboratories for method development and as a standard reagent.
• Antioxidant Synthesis: A starting material for the manufacture of certain phenolic antioxidants used in plastics and rubber.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium o-Cresolate
CAS No.	4549-72-8
Molecular Formula	C7H7NaO
Molecular Weight	130.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-methylphenolate; 2-Methylphenol sodium salt; o-Cresol, sodium salt; Sodium ortho-cresolate; Sodium 2-cresolate; 2-Hydroxytoluene sodium salt; Sodium o-cresoxide; o-Cresylic acid sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium o-Cresolate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. While produced to industrial grade standards, specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for advanced applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in water, ethanol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.