paraxylenol
Paraxylenol, also known as 2,5-dimethylphenol or 2,5-xylenol, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H10O. It is a member of the xylenol family, which are isomers of dimethylphenol. In paraxylenol, the two methyl groups are positioned on the benzene ring at the 2 and 5 positions relative to the hydroxyl group.
This compound typically appears as white to off-white crystalline solid. It is sparingly soluble in water but
Paraxylenol finds applications as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals. It is used in the