Applications
3,5-Dimethylphenol finds application as adhesives, sealant chemicals, plating and surface treating agents. It is also used as a solvent for cleaning or degreasing. Further, it is employed as a chemical intermediate for antioxidants, phenolic resins, active pharmaceutical ingredients and metaxalone (muscle relaxant).

Solubility
Soluble in ethyl alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, benzene, chloroform, water and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, brass and copper.