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.
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