isocreosol

/ˌiːsəkriˈoʊsɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A dihydroxybenzene with two isopropyl groups and one hydroxymethyl group, used as a precursor for the synthesis of certain organic compounds.

“The chemist carefully measured the amount of isocreosol required for the reaction.”

Synonyms

  • hydroxybenzene
  • isopropylphenol

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • alkene