Cresylic Acid

Cresylic Acid

Cresylic Acid is a high-purity mixture of methylphenols (cresols) widely used in industrial manufacturing, disinfectants, resins, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical formulations. Known for its strong antiseptic properties and chemical stability, cresylic acid is a valuable raw material in phenolic resin production, solvent systems, and advanced chemical synthesis applications.

Chemical Name
Cresylic Acid (Mixture of Cresols – Methylphenols)

Appearance
Clear to pale yellow or brownish liquid with a strong phenolic odour; may darken on prolonged exposure to air and light.

Key Properties

• Strong antiseptic and disinfectant characteristics
• High boiling point and chemical stability
• Moderate solubility in water; highly soluble in organic solvents
• Corrosive and phenolic in nature
• Effective intermediate for resins, solvents, and chemical synthesis

Applications

• Phenolic resin production
• Disinfectant and antiseptic formulations
• Agrochemical manufacturing
• Solvent systems
• Specialty chemical synthesis