Mixed Cresols
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cresol mix, Methylphenols, O-cresol, M-cresol, P-cresol
Synthetic
Preservative
Fragrance
Not Clean
Phenol, methyl-
Formula
C7H8O
Mol. Weight
108.14
CAS #
1319-77-3
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Phenolic compounds first isolated from coal tar in the 19th century. Adopted in early cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as antimicrobial preservatives, though largely phased out in modern skincare due to safety concerns.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
No
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR