1,3-Benzenediol, 5-methyl- (CED0097792)

1,3-Benzenediol, 5-methyl- is an organic compound with the formula C7H8O2 and an average molecular weight of 124.14 g/mol. 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-methyl- belongs to the benzenediols, a subclass of phenols within the organic compounds. This substance is found in or released from 21 recorded sources across several categories. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, auxiliary devices, communication cables or conductors, electric switches, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. Its presence is also noted in building and construction materials, specifically in floors and tents or canopies. In the realm of household cleaning and consumer products, it is linked to soap detergents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, and tobacco smoke filters. Additionally, the compound is found in food, food processing, and cookware applications, including the processing of meats, the preparation of wort, and food preservation.