108-68-9

Basic information

• Product Name: 3,5-Xylenol
• Synonyms: 3,5-Xylenol(8CI);1,3,5-Xylenol;1-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzene;3,5-Dimethylphenol;NSC9268;3,5-Xylenol;3.5-Dimethyl phenol;1-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzene;3,5-dimethylphenol;3,5-Xylenol;Benzene, 1,3-dimethyl-5-hydroxy-;phenol, 3,5-dimethyl-;sym-m-xylenol
• CAS NO: 108-68-9
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O
• Molecular Weight: 122.1644
• EINECS: 203-606-5
• Mol File: 108-68-9.mol
• Article Data: 114

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 63-66℃
• Boiling Point: 221.7 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 92.3 °C
• Appearance: white to light beige crystalline solid
• Density: 1.014 g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0712mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.54
• PKA: 10.19±0.10(Predicted)
• Water Solubility: 5.3 g/L (25℃)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3,5-Xylenol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3,5-Xylenol(108-68-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3,5-Xylenol(108-68-9)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: T:Toxic
• Statements: R24/25:; R34:
• Safety Statements: S26:; S28A:; S36/37/39:; S45:
• Hazardous Substances Data: 108-68-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3,5-Xylenol, also known as 3,5-dimethylphenol, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H10O. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong phenolic odor and is classified as a phenol derivative. 3,5-Xylenol is commonly used in the production of agricultural and industrial chemicals, including herbicides, insecticides, and disinfectants. It is also used as a precursor in the synthesis of antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. Additionally, it is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of plastics, resins, and coatings. While 3,5-Xylenol has many industrial applications, it is important to handle it carefully due to its toxic and irritating properties.

InChI:InChI:1S/C8H10O/c1-6-3-7(2)5-8(9)4-6/h3-5,9H,1-2H3

Upstream product

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• 133604-81-6 3,5-dimethylphenyl (N,N-dimethylamino)acetate 
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• 108-38-3 m-xylene 
• 7446-70-0 aluminium trichloride 
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• 67-64-1 acetone 

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• 58696-16-5 3,5-dimethyl-4-(2-nitro-phenylsulfanyl)-phenol 
• 16108-50-2 1-(2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethylphenyl)ethanone 
• 5384-54-3 1-(2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-propan-1-one 
• 24242-74-8 ethyl 2-(3,5-dimethylphenoxy)acetate 
• 51233-82-0 propionic acid-(3,5-dimethyl-phenyl ester) 
• 63487-28-5 2-Dimethylaminomethyl-3,5-dimethyl-phenol 
• 38942-39-1 2-diethylaminomethyl-3,5-dimethyl-phenol 
• 66634-65-9 2,6-Diacetyl-3,5-dimethyl-phenol 
• 20531-93-5 allyl 3,5-dimethylphenyl ether 

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Energy transfer from 3,5-xylenol to 2,6-diphenylpyridine (DPP) in a very dilute solution of the molecules in solvents of different viscosity, from 0.29 to 4.30 Cp, at 300 K is discussed. Excited xylenol does not form an exciplex with DPP. Non-radiative deactivation of the excited state of the xy...detailed

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