كريزول
| Kind | Excipient |
|---|---|
| Class | Antioxidants, chelators & preservatives — antimicrobial preservative (phenolic) |
| Synonyms | methylphenol, cresylic acid, tricresol, o-/m-/p-cresol mixture |
| Common uses / forms | Antimicrobial preservative in some multidose parenterals (e.g. insulins, vaccines); typical 0.15-0.3% |
| Properties | Colorless to yellowish liquid, phenolic odor, slightly water-soluble; the pharmacopoeial article is an isomer mixture; darkens with light and air |
| Compendia | USP, EP, BP |
| Sourcing origins | China, EU, India |
| Dominant inbound route | Hormuz |
| Indicative price band | $ (< $10 / kg) |
| Indicative lead time | short (30–50 days) |
| Notes | Toxic and corrosive, handle with care; isomer-mixture identity; store in tight amber containers, oxidizes/darkens over time |
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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Cresol — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-cresol.html