The main object of the present invention is to provide a producing method for a 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol which may be selectively produced, easily refined, and with less odor and coloration. The present invention achieves the object by providing a producing method for a 4-isopropyl-3-methylphenol characterized in that a 4-halogenated-3-methylphenol or a phenol derivative thereof is reacted with an isopropyl metal compound under presence of a catalyst and a solvent.