3,5-Dimethylphenol

At a glance

3,5‑Dimethylphenol (3,5‑xylenol) is isolated from the petroleum‑derived mixed xylenol stream; it offers a sharp, balsamic‑phenolic scent used to impart medicinal, smoky nuance in fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
extracted from mixed industrial xylenols (petroleum‑derived stream)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
108-68-9
IFRA status
Restricted -- max 0.14% in Category 4
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01