2,3,5-Trimethylphenol

Synonym(s):Isopseudocumenol

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

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

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

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

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

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
form	neat
pka	10.53±0.15(Predicted)
form	Solid
color	White to Light yellow
Odor	woody
Water Solubility	insoluble
BRN	2042210
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)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.