Description

1-(2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one (CAS No. 703-23-1) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₁₀O₃. This acetophenone derivative features a hydroxyl group at the 2-position and a methoxy group at the 6-position of the phenyl ring, making it a valuable intermediate for synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder, ideal for precise laboratory applications. Suitable for use as a building block in heterocyclic synthesis, flavor/fragrance development, and medicinal chemistry studies. Packaged under inert gas to ensure stability and shipped with comprehensive analytical data (MSDS, NMR, HPLC).

Properties

• CAS Number: 703-23-1
• Complexity: 167
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2-hydroxy-6-methoxy-phenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-6(10)9-7(11)4-3-5-8(9)12-2/h3-5,11H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: UENLHUMCIOWYQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 166.062994177
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 166.17
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=C(C=CC=C1OC)O
• Topological: 46.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 166.062994177
• Synonyms: 703-23-1, 1-(2-hydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)ethanone, 2′-Hydroxy-6′-methoxyacetophenone, 1-(2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one, Ethanone, 1-(2-hydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)-, M5VQG8968N, EINECS 211-872-9, DTXSID80220567, DTXCID10143058, 211-872-9, inchi=1/c9h10o3/c1-6(10)9-7(11)4-3-5-8(9)12-2/h3-5,11h,1-2h, 2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyacetophenone, Acetophenone, 2′-hydroxy-6′-methoxy-, MFCD00008732, 1-(2-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-phenyl)-ethanone, 1-(2-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-phenyl)ethanone, 1-acetyl-2-hydroxy-6-methoxybenzene, UNII-M5VQG8968N, 2-HYDROXY-6-METHOXYACETOPHENONE (6,6,6-D3), SCHEMBL980322, CHEMBL3274349, 2-Hydroxy 6-methoxy acetophenone, CHEBI:180565, 2′-Hydroxy 6′-methoxyacetophenone, 6′-Hydroxy-2′-methoxyacetophenone, STR04840, BBL100267, SBB071417, STL553833, AKOS000112325, 2-HYDROXY-6-METHOXYACETHPHENONE, CS-W002044, FH71010, 2′-Hydroxy-6′-methoxyacetophenone, 97%, ST092315, SY033422, DB-021193, 2′-HYDROXY-6′-METHOXYACETOPHENONE, NS00037046, EN300-114469, Q27283525, F0001-1818, Z1255438458, 2-Acetyl-3-methoxyphenol6′-Hydroxy-2′-methoxyacetophenone, 2 inverted exclamation mark -Hydroxy-6 inverted exclamation mark -methoxyacetophenone

Application

1-(2-Hydroxy-6-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of benzofuran and coumarin derivatives. Researchers utilize this compound in studies involving natural product isolation and structural modification due to its phenolic and methoxy functional groups. It has shown relevance in fragrance formulation where subtle phenolic notes are desired.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.8%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.8%)

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