Cresols exist in three isomeric forms:
o-,
m- and
p-cresol. They have phenolic odor.
[1] p-cresol contamination in water samples has been determined by employing polyphenol oxidase at a graphite foil electrode.
[2] Chemical changes involved during the adsorption of
p-cresol on the activated carbon at 278, 298 and 323K have been investigated.
[3] p-Cresol (4-Methylphenol) affords 4-methylcyclohexanol on hydrogenation in the presence of MoO
3, MoO
2, and MoS
2 catalysts.
[4] It affords 4-methyl-2-nitrophenol, via reaction with nitrogen dioxide in solution.
[5]