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3-Ethylphenol

≥95.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

m-Ethylphenol, m-Hydroxyethylbenzene

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Linear Formula:
C2H5C6H4OH
CAS Number:
620-17-7
Molecular Weight:
122.16
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
329747973
EC Number:
210-627-3
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1857002
MDL number:
MFCD00002311
Assay:
≥95.0% (GC)
Form:
liquid
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Quality Segment

100

assay

≥95.0% (GC)

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.533 (lit.), n20/D 1.534

density

1.001 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCc1cccc(O)c1

InChI

1S/C8H10O/c1-2-7-4-3-5-8(9)6-7/h3-6,9H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

HMNKTRSOROOSPP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3-Ethylphenol is an aromatic phenolic compound. It is mainly used in the production of commercial phenolic resins. Additionally, 3-ethylphenol is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis to prepare various phenolic compounds.

Application


  • Flavor analysis in agricultural products: 3-Ethylphenol has been identified as a key flavor component in Goji berry pulp, highlighting its role in enhancing sensory profiles in food products. This research supports its application in flavor and fragrance industries, offering insights into consumer product development (Wang et al., 2024).

  • Biorefinery and lignin valorization: 3-Ethylphenol is utilized in the depolymerization of rice straw lignin into value-added chemicals, demonstrating its importance in the development of sustainable chemical processes and the biorefinery industry (Tran et al., 2022).

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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

201.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

94 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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