Xylenol are organic compounds with the formula (CH3)2C6H3OH. They are volatile colorless solids or oily liquids. They are derivatives of phenol with two methyl groups and a hydroxyl group. Six isomers exist, of which 2,6-xylenol with both methyl group in an ortho position with respect to the hydroxyl group is the most important. The name xylenol i...
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• (n.) Any one of six metameric phenol derivatives of xylene, obtained as crystalline substances, (CH3)2.C6H3.OH.
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Xy'le·nol noun [
Xylene +
- ol .]
(Chemistry) Any one of six metameric phenol derivatives of xylene, obtained as crystalline substances, (CH
3 )
2 .C
6 H
3 .OH.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: zī′lĕ-nol Definitions: 1. Occurring in six isomeric types; used in the manufacture of coal tar disinfectants and synthetic resins. Synonyms: dimethylphenol
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