描述
2,4,6-trimethylphenol is a member of the class of compounds known as para cresols. Para cresols are compounds containing a para cresol moiety, which consists of a benzene ring bearing one hydroxyl group at ring positions 1 and 4. 2,4,6-trimethylphenol is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 2,4,6-trimethylphenol has a mild and phenolic taste.