Atomfair Methyl 3,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate C9H10O4 CAS 740799-82-0

Methyl 3,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate (CAS No. 740799-82-0) is a high-purity benzoate derivative with the molecular formula C9H10O4. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name methyl 3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate , is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It features a methyl ester group attached to a dihydroxy-substituted aromatic ring, making it useful for further functionalization. With a molecular weight of 182.17 g/mol, this white to off-white crystalline powder is characterized by its high stability and solubility in polar organic solvents. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98% by HPLC) and is supplied with detailed analytical documentation, including1H NMR,13C NMR, and…

Description

Methyl 3,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate (CAS No. 740799-82-0) is a high-purity benzoate derivative with the molecular formula C9H10O4. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name methyl 3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It features a methyl ester group attached to a dihydroxy-substituted aromatic ring, making it useful for further functionalization. With a molecular weight of 182.17 g/mol, this white to off-white crystalline powder is characterized by its high stability and solubility in polar organic solvents. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98% by HPLC) and is supplied with detailed analytical documentation, including 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and mass spectrometry data. Suitable for research and development applications, it is packaged under inert gas to ensure long-term stability.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 740799-82-0
  • Complexity: 192
  • IUPAC Name: methyl 3,4-dihydroxy-2-methyl-benzoate
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-5-6(9(12)13-2)3-4-7(10)8(5)11/h3-4,10-11H,1-2H3
  • InChI Key: ONNFZKHTMFVKNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 182.05790880
  • Molecular Formula: C9H10O4
  • Molecular Weight: 182.17
  • SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1O)O)C(=O)OC
  • Topological: 66.8
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 182.05790880
  • Synonyms: Methyl 3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, 740799-82-0, 808-165-8, Benzoic acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-2-methyl-, methyl ester, MFCD16250128, methyl 3,4-dihydroxy-2-methyl-benzoate, SCHEMBL3761829, ONNFZKHTMFVKNY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, BCP15233, CS-B0954, Methyl3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, AKOS024259250, methyl-3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate, AS-19639, SY047365, DB-351922, M2713, 3,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester

Application

Methyl 3,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzoate serves as a key synthetic intermediate in the preparation of bioactive molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its dihydroxy and ester functionalities make it a versatile building block for the synthesis of polyphenolic compounds and antioxidants. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of novel drug candidates targeting oxidative stress-related diseases. It is also employed in material science for the design of functional polymers with enhanced stability.

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 (50%): 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%)

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