3,4-Xylenol
Aroma Chemical CAS 95-65-8
A phenolic note with a slightly smoky and earthy character. Natural and dry, it adds a roasted depth to savoury accords.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Smoky |
| Descriptor 2 | Roasted |
| Descriptor 3 | Earthy |
Identification
| CAS Number | 95-65-8 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H10O |
| Mol. Weight | 122.16 |
| IUPAC Name | 3,4-dimethylphenol |
| InChIKey | YCOXTKKNXUZSKD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3,4-dimethyl phenol, 1,2-dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzene, 3,4-dimethyl-phenol, 3,4-dimethylbenzolol, 3,4-dimethylphenol, 3,4-DMP, 4-hydroxy-1,2-dimethyl benzene, 1-hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl benzene, 1-hydroxy-3,4-dimethylbenzene, 4-hydroxy-o-xylene, phenol, 3,4-dimethyl-, 1,3,4-xylenol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 227.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 64.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 110.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.053000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.230 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 4668 mg/L @ 25 C (est); water, 4760 mg/L @ 25 C (exp) |
| Appearance | dark orange crystals |
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