3-Ethyl-5-methylphenol

CAS: 698-71-5

Ref. 3D-FE147768

Product Information

• Name: 3-Ethyl-5-methylphenol
• Synonyms: 1-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-ethylbenzene, 3-Methyl-5-ethylphenol, Ai3-24210, Nsc 62673, Nsc 8885, Phenol, 3-ethyl-5-methyl-, Phenol, 3-ethyl-5-methyl- (9CI), SCP 110 (phenol), Scp 110, m-Cresol, 5-ethyl-, m-Cresol, 5-ethyl- (8CI)

Description

3-Ethyl-5-methylphenol is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is a reaction intermediate in the synthesis of 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid. This compound has two functional groups: an aromatic hydrocarbon and an acidic group. 3-Ethyl-5-methylphenol can be used as a substrate for polyethylene terephthalate production, which is catalyzed by ethylene. It adsorbs at high temperatures and has a fluorescent property. 3-Ethyl-5-methylphenol can react with hydrogen atoms to form 3-hydroxybenzoic acid homologues.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 136.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O/c1-3-8-4-7(2)5-9(10)6-8/h4-6,10H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=XTCHLXABLZQNNN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCc1cc(C)cc(O)c1