m-Cresyl Acetate

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The acetic acid ester of metacresol, an agent with antiseptic and analgesic properties. m-Cresyl acetate is used in an otic solution to treat bacterial and fungal infections of the outer ear, and in endodontic procedures.

**Synonyms:** - Acetic Acid m-Cresol Ester - Acetylmetacresol - Cresatin - M-CRESYL ACETATE - Metacresol Acetate - m-Tolyl Acetate