creosol
Sign in to saveAlso known as Homocatechol methyl ester, 2-Methoxy-p-cresol, Rohkcrsol, 2-Methoxy-4-methyl-Phenol, Cresolum drudum, FEMA 2671, Phenol, 4-methyl-2-methoxy, 2-Methoxy-4-methylphenol (creosol)
Creosol is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H10O2. It is one of the components of creosote. Compared with phenol, creosol is a less toxic disinfectant.
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Creosol is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H10O2. It is one of the components of creosote. Compared with phenol, creosol is a less toxic disinfectant.
== Sources == Sources of creosol include: Coal tar creosote Wood creosote Reduction product of vanillin using zinc powder in strong hydrochloric acid (Clemmensen reduction) Found as glycosides in green vanilla beans It is also found in tequila.
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