3-Ethylphenol is an organic compound with the formula C2H5C6H4OH. It is one of three isomeric ethylphenols. A colorless liquid, it occurs as an impurity in xylenols and as such is used in the production of commercial phenolic resins.[1]
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3-Ethylphenol | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.009.663 |
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| C8H10O | |
| Molar mass | 122.167 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
| Density | 1.0076 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −4.5 °C (23.9 °F; 268.6 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Niche use and occurrence
3-Ethylphenol is found in urine samples of female elephants.[2]
It is used as a photographic chemical intermediate and an intermediate for the cyan coupler of photographic paper.[3] It's a tsetse fly attractant. Therefore, it's a kairomone.[4]
References
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