4-Methylcatechol, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Methylcatechol is used to synthesize antimicrobial, antioxidant. It also acts as effective inhibitor. It can be used to produce 4-bromo-5-methyl-pyrocatechol. It Increases Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Content and mRNA Expression in Cultured Brain Cells.

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Applications
4-Methylcatechol is used to synthesize antimicrobial, antioxidant. It also acts as effective inhibitor. It can be used to produce 4-bromo-5-methyl-pyrocatechol. It Increases Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Content and mRNA Expression in Cultured Brain Cells and in Rat Brain In Vivo.

Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, acetone, ether, and alcohol.

Notes
Incompatible materials are Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 452-86-8
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 124.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00002205
• InChI Key: ZBCATMYQYDCTIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methylcatechol, 3,4-dihydroxytoluene, homocatechol, 4-methyl-1,2-benzenediol, p-methylcatechol, 4-methylpyrocatechol, homopyrocatechol, 1,2-dihydroxy-4-methylbenzene, p-methylpyrocatechol, toluene-3,4-diol
• PubChem CID: 9958
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17254
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1

• Melting Point: 67°C to 69°C
• Boiling Point: 251°C
• Flash Point: 140°C (284°F)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 636512
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,methanol,acetone,ether,and alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 124.14
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methylcatechol

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