diisopropylphenol

English

Noun

diisopropylphenol (plural diisopropylphenols)

1. Any phenolic compound that has two isopropyl groups attached to the phenol ring.
   • 1989, Jeong-Ok Kim Ha, Role of Volatile Branched-chain Fatty Acids in Characteristic Dairy, Meat, and Other Flavors, volume 2, page 222:

     However, the concentrations of the diisopropylphenols were low, and their contribution would likely be subtle oily flavors at such levels (Table 6-3).

   • 2008, U. Marcus Lindstrom, Organic Reactions in Water, page 283:

     The reactions of phenol with isopropyl alcohol and n-propyl alcohol occurred slowly, and the major products with isopropyl alcohol are 2-isopropylphenol and 2,6-diisopropylphenol.

   • 2015, Jeffrey K. Aronson, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, page 751:

     The intravenous anesthetic agent, diisopropylphenol, is said to potentiate atracurium [60].

Usage notes

This term is often prefixed with an indication of the positions of the two isopropyl groups on the phenol ring.

Derived terms

• propofol