The m-Cresol is an organic compound with the formula C₇H₈O. The IUPAC name of this chemical is 3-methylphenol. With the CAS registry number 108-39-4, it is also named as 1-hydroxy-3-methylbenzene. The product's category is Phenoles and Thiophenoles. Besides, it is colourless to light yellow liquid, which should be stored in a cool and ventilated place. It is used as a color film of the dye intermediates and for the production of fenitrothion, fenthion, metolcarb, permethrin and other pesticides. It is mainly used in pesticide, medicine, spices, resin, plasticizer, film and antioxidant.

Physical properties about m-Cresol are: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.043; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.04; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.04; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 21.03 ; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 20.98; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 307.93; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 307.28; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1 ; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 1; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.546; (12)Molar Refractivity: 32.959 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 104.139 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 13.066 10-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 38.814998626709 dyne/cm ; (16)Density: 1.038 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 86.111 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 45.641 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 202.279 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 0.207000002264977 mmHg at 25°C

Preparation of m-Cresol: this chemical can be prepared by Bisabolangelon. This reaction will need reagent NH₂OH*HCl, Na₂CO₃ and solvent ethanol, H₂O. The reaction temperature is 50 °C. The yield is about 49%.

Uses of m-Cresol: it can be used to produce 2-hydroxy-6-methyl-benzaldehyde by heating. It will need reagent MgCl₂, Et₃N and solvent acetonitrile with reaction time of 4 hours. The yield is about 12%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Besides, this chemical can cause burns and danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation and in contact with skin. When you are using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)InChI=1S/C7H8O/c1-6-3-2-4-7(8)5-6/h2-5,8H,1H3;
(2)InChIKey=RLSSMJSEOOYNOY-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
(3)Smilesc1c(cccc1O)C;

The toxicity data is as follows: