描述
2,3-dimethylphenol is a member of the class of compounds known as ortho cresols. Ortho cresols are organic compounds containing an ortho-cresol moiety, which consists of a benzene bearing one hydroxyl group at ring positions 1 and 2, respectively. 2,3-dimethylphenol is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2,3-dimethylphenol has a chemical, musty, and phenolic taste.