dimethylphenol
Dimethylphenol, also known as xylenol, is a group of organic compounds with the chemical formula (CH3)2C6H4(OH). They are isomers, meaning they share the same chemical formula but differ in the arrangement of their atoms. Specifically, there are three common isomers of dimethylphenol: 2,3-dimethylphenol, 2,4-dimethylphenol, and 3,4-dimethylphenol. These compounds are derived from phenol by the addition of two methyl groups to the benzene ring.
Dimethylphenols are typically colorless to yellowish crystalline solids with a characteristic phenolic odor. They are sparingly
Industrially, dimethylphenols serve as intermediates in the production of various chemicals. They are used in the