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  <creation_date>2026-04-03 22:26:49 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-08-19 10:29:32 UTC</update_date>
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  <common_name>Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4-methyl-</common_name>
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  <description>Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4-methyl- is an organic compound with the chemical formula C15H16O2 and an average molecular weight of 228.29 g/mol. Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4-methyl- belongs to the diphenylmethanes, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. Within the broader chemical hierarchy, it is categorized under the superclass of benzenoids.

This compound has been identified in or released from seven recorded sources across several sectors. In the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with amplifiers, antennas, discharge lamps, television systems, and video games. It is also found in the food, food processing, and cookware sector, specifically in molasses and the treatment of molasses. Additionally, it is present in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically within non-electric simulated smoking devices.</description>
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    <synonym>2,2'-Methylene-bis(4-methylphenol)</synonym>
    <synonym>2,2'-Methylene-bis-(4-methylphenol)</synonym>
    <synonym>2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methylphenol)</synonym>
    <synonym>2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol</synonym>
    <synonym>2,2-Methylenebis(4-methylphenol)</synonym>
    <synonym>2-[(2-HYDROXY-5-METHYLPHENYL)METHYL]-4-METHYLPHENOL</synonym>
    <synonym>221-794-7</synonym>
    <synonym>4,4'-dimethylmethylenediphenol</synonym>
    <synonym>https://mcule.com/MCULE-2955941668</synonym>
    <synonym>MFCD00155176</synonym>
    <synonym>Phenol, 2,2'-methylenebis[4-methyl-</synonym>
    <synonym>[3236-63-3]</synonym>
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  <chemical_formula>C15H16O2</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>228.291</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>228.11503</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
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  <cas_registry_number>3236-63-3</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>CC1=CC(CC2=C(O)C=CC(C)=C2)=C(O)C=C1</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C15H16O2/c1-10-3-5-14(16)12(7-10)9-13-8-11(2)4-6-15(13)17/h3-8,16-17H,9H2,1-2H3</inchi>
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  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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