murphyMixed Cresols
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cresol mix, Methylphenols, O-cresol, M-cresol, P-cresol
Synthetic
Preservative
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginMixed cresols are derived from coal tar or petroleum crude oil through distillation and separation processes. They are produced by methylation of phenol or through fractional distillation of coal tar sources.
Phenol, methyl-
Formula
C7H8O
Mol. Weight
108.14
CAS #
1319-77-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic (CIR Panel on the ingredient group)
CIR Panel statement covering this group of ingredients; not tested individually (CIR 277)
Eye Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions severe (CIR 277)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate to severe (CIR 277)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR