Cresols

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002671",
  "term": "Cresols",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A group of organic compounds that are methylphenols, meaning they are derivatives of phenol with a methyl group attached to the benzene ring. There are three isomers: ortho-cresol, meta-cresol, and para-cresol, differing in the position of the methyl group relative to the hydroxyl group. They are widely used as disinfectants and chemical intermediates.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1328 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cresols/"
}