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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Florence C. Richard-Forget; Marie Aude Rouet-Mayer; Pascale M. Goupy; Jean Philippon; Jacques J. Nicolas. Oxidation of chlorogenic acid, catechins, and 4-methylcatechol in model solutions by apple polyphenol oxidase.J. Agric. Food Chem.1992, 40 (11), 2114-2122.