3,5-Dimethoxyphenol

Synonym(s):Phloroglucinol dimethyl ether

slightly pink to yellow crystalline powder

3,5-Dimethoxyphenol is a phenol derivative as antinitrosating agent.

3,5-dimethoxyphenol is a marker for poisoning from Taxus baccata.

3,5-Dimethoxyphenol is a phenol derivative

ChEBI: 3,5-Dimethoxyphenol is a member of methoxybenzenes and a member of phenols.

Purify the phenol by distillation followed by sublimation in a vacuum. [Beilstein 6 IV 7362.]

Melting point:	40-43 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	172-175 °C/17 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.1690 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4745 (estimate)
Flash point:	173 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
pka	pK1:9.345 (25°C)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to orange-red to pale pink-brownish
Water Solubility	Soluble in methanol, ethanol, benzene, water (slightly), and chloroform.
Sensitive	Air & Light Sensitive
BRN	1239156
CAS DataBase Reference	500-99-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Phenol, 3,5-dimethoxy-(500-99-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	Phenol, 3,5-dimethoxy- (500-99-2)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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.