O-Cresyl glycidyl ether

• CAT Number: L045510
• CAS Number: 2210-79-9
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 164.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-[(2-methylphenoxy)methyl]oxirane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-8-4-2-3-5-10(8)12-7-9-6-11-9/h2-5,9H,6-7H2,1H3
• InChIKey: KFUSXMDYOPXKKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=CC=C1OCC2CO2

o-Cresyl glycidyl ether(CAT: L045510) is a reactive aromatic epoxy compound composed of a glycidyl ether group bonded to ortho-cresol (2-methylphenol). It functions primarily as a reactive diluent and flexibilizer in epoxy resin systems, improving processability, viscosity control, and impact resistance without significantly compromising thermal or mechanical properties. The presence of both aromatic and epoxide functionalities allows it to undergo efficient crosslinking in thermosetting systems. Widely used in coatings, adhesives, composites, and electronics, o-Cresyl glycidyl ether enhances the toughness and handling characteristics of cured epoxies. Its chemical structure also makes it a useful intermediate in specialized organic synthesis and polymer modification.