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4-Methylcatechol, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11371607
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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.

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

Melting Point 67°C to 69°C
Boiling Point 251°C
Flash Point 140°C (284°F)
Quantity 25 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

RUO – Research Use Only

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