Creosol vs. Cresol — What's the Difference?

Creosol is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H10O2. It is one of the components of creosote.

Cresols (also hydroxytoluene) are a group of aromatic organic compounds. They are widely-occurring phenols (sometimes called phenolics) which may be either natural or manufactured.

A colorless to yellow aromatic liquid, C8H10O2, that is a constituent of creosote.

Any of three isomeric phenols, C7H8O, used in resins and as a disinfectant.

(organic compound) The methoxy phenol 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol that is a constituent of creosote

(chemistry) Any of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene: ortho-, meta- or para-methylphenol.

A colorless liquid resembling phenol or carbolic acid, homologous with pyrocatechin, and obtained from beechwood tar and gum guaiacum.

Any one of three metameric substances, CH3.C6H4.OH, homologous with and resembling phenol. They are obtained from coal tar and wood tar, and are colorless, oily liquids or solids. [Called also cresylic acid.]

Any of three poisonous colorless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant