2,3,5-Trimethylphenol Chemical Properties

Melting point:

92-95 °C (lit.)

Boiling point:

230-231 °C (lit.)

Density 

0,763 g/cm³

vapor pressure 

9.75 mm Hg ( 60 °C)

refractive index 

1.5118 (estimate)

Flash point:

230-231°C

storage temp. 

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

solubility 

insoluble

pka

10.53±0.15(Predicted)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Light yellow

Odor

woody

Water Solubility 

insoluble

BRN 

2042210

LogP

3.15

CAS DataBase Reference

697-82-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Phenol, 2,3,5-trimethyl-(697-82-5)

EPA Substance Registry System

2,3,5-Trimethylphenol (697-82-5)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

C,Xi

Risk Statements 

34-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45-24/25

RIDADR 

UN 2430 8/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

8

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29071900

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2,3,5-Trimethylphenol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White to off-white powder. It is easily oxidized and discolored in the air.

Uses

2,3,5-Trimethylphenol is mainly used in organic synthesis that it can be used to synthesize tretinoin.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,3,5-trimethylphenol is a member of phenols. It derives from a hydride of a 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene.

Preparation

2,3,5-trimethylphenol can be synthesized from 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the phenol from water or pet ether. [Beilstein 6 IV 3248.]

2,3,5-Trimethylphenol(697-82-5)Related Product Information

• FRANGULIN A
• β-Tocopherol
• Rhein
• 4-METHOXY-2,3,6-TRIMETHYLBENZENESULFONYL CHLORIDE
• Alizarin Complexone
• BOC-ARG(MTS)-OH
• FRANGULIN B
• Aloe emodin
• Trimethylhydroquinone
• Chrysophanic acid
• Emodin
• FUMARPROTOCETRARIC ACID
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• DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL HYDROGEN SUCCINATE
• N-Fmoc-N'-(4-methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonyl)-L-arginine
• Trolox
• Emodin-3-methyl ether
• 2,3,5-Trimethylphenol N-methylcarbamate