What is another word for cresylic acid?
Pronunciation: [kɹɛsˈɪlɪk ˈasɪd] (IPA) 
Cresylic acid is a term that refers to a mixture of three isomers of phenol: o-cresol, m-cresol, and p-cresol. These isomers are commonly used as disinfectants, germicides, and herbicides. Another common name for cresylic acid is methylphenol or cresol. Methylphenols are also used in the manufacturing of dyes, synthetic resins, and pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms for cresylic acid include trimethylphenol, tricresol, and cresols. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in scientific literature and industrial applications. However, it should be noted that cresylic acid and cresol can also refer to specific isomers of methylphenols, depending on the context.
