p-cresol, para-cresol 99%min. crystallizing point 34.03 Hazen 20 water % 0.054 p-cresol % 99.14 phenol % 0 o-cresol % 0.09 para cresol is consumed mainly in the production of antioxidants, e.g., butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). The monoalkylated derivatives undergo coupling to give an extensive family of diphenol antioxidants. These antioxidants are valued because they are relatively low in toxicity and nonstaining.
