MX (3,5-xylenol)

MX is a colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid.

It is slightly soluble in water and highly soluble in organic solvents like ethanol.

MX has antiseptic properties and is used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, and photochemicals.

It is a monomer also can be used to make certain types of polyetherimides and epoxy resins through condensation polymerization reactions.