Cresol

كريزول

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — antimicrobial preservative (phenolic)
Synonymsmethylphenol, cresylic acid, tricresol, o-/m-/p-cresol mixture
Common uses / formsAntimicrobial preservative in some multidose parenterals (e.g. insulins, vaccines); typical 0.15-0.3%
PropertiesColorless to yellowish liquid, phenolic odor, slightly water-soluble; the pharmacopoeial article is an isomer mixture; darkens with light and air
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, India
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesToxic and corrosive, handle with care; isomer-mixture identity; store in tight amber containers, oxidizes/darkens over time
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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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