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4-Methylcatechol, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L04495.14
25 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

4-Methylcatechol, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: L04495.14
25 g, Each
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Catalog number: L04495.14
also known as L04495-14
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
452-86-8
IUPAC Name
4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol
Molecular Formula
C7H8O2
InChI Key
ZBCATMYQYDCTIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1
Melting Point (clear melt)
60.0-70.0?C
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or lumps or flakes
Assay (GC)
≥95.0%
Appearance (Color)
White to cream to brown or pale pink to pale gray
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms

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.
RUO – Research Use Only

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