Description

4-Ethoxyphenol (CAS No. 622-62-8) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₁₀O₂, widely utilized in pharmaceutical, chemical, and material science research. This white to off-white crystalline solid, also known as Hydroquinone monoethyl ether, exhibits excellent solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and acetone, making it ideal for synthetic applications. With a molecular weight of 138.16 g/mol and a melting point range of 62-65°C, it serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of antioxidants, stabilizers, and specialty polymers. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (>98%) and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive reactions. Packaged under inert conditions to prevent oxidation, it is available in quantities ranging from grams to kilograms to meet both laboratory and industrial-scale demands.

Properties

• CAS Number: 622-62-8
• Complexity: 85.3
• IUPAC Name: 4-ethoxyphenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-2-10-8-5-3-7(9)4-6-8/h3-6,9H,2H2,1H3
• InChI Key: LKVFCSWBKOVHAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• LogP: 1.81
• Exact Mass: 138.068079557
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• SMILES: CCOC1=CC=C(C=C1)O
• Topological: 29.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 138.068079557
• Physical Description: Solid
• Boiling Point: 246.00 to 247.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
• Melting Point: 66 – 67 °C
• Solubility: slightly soluble to soluble in water; soluble in oils
• Synonyms: 4-Ethoxyphenol, Phenol, 4-ethoxy-, P-ETHOXYPHENOL, Hydroquinone monoethyl ether, p-Hydroxyphenetole, 4-Ethyloxyphenol, Phenol, p-ethoxy-, 4-ethoxy-phenol, 1-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzene, Ethoxyphenol, p-, FEMA No. 3695, NSC 9885, Ether monoethylique de l’hydroquinone, p-ethoxy-phenol, EINECS 210-748-1, BRN 1907114, DTXSID3044251, UNII-605352N8AQ, NSC-9885, Ether monoethylique de l’hydroquinone [French], HYDROQUINONE MONO ETHYL ETHER, 605352N8AQ, DTXCID1024251, FEMA 3695, 4-06-00-05719 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), HYDROQUINONE MONOETHYL ETHER [FHFI], 210-748-1, inchi=1/c8h10o2/c1-2-10-8-5-3-7(9)4-6-8/h3-6,9h,2h2,1h, lkvfcswbkovhah-uhfffaoysa-n, 622-62-8, MFCD00002334, 4-Ethoxyphenole, 4-Ethoxyphenol, 99%, 4-Hydroxyphenetole, p-ethoxylphenol, para-ethoxyphenol, 4-ethoxy phenol, 4-(ethyloxy)phenol, hydroquinone ethyl ether, SCHEMBL28520, SCHEMBL194336, SCHEMBL972114, CHEMBL225153, SCHEMBL1199059, SCHEMBL2126713, SCHEMBL4622405, NSC9885, CHEBI:179262, 4-Ethoxyphenol, analytical standard, Tox21_302684, SBB043810, STK078066, AKOS000120913, CS-W016502, DS-8026, FE61834, HY-W015786, NCGC00256790-01, CAS-622-62-8, PD158327, SY015677, DB-028862, A3598, E0216, NS00021260, ST50198268, EN300-17907, Q27263168, Z57073756, F0001-1662, Hydroquinone monoethylether 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile, 29692-57-7

Application

4-Ethoxyphenol is commonly employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antioxidants and UV stabilizers for polymers and coatings. It also serves as a precursor in pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of phenolic derivatives with bioactive properties. Additionally, its ether and hydroxyl functional groups make it valuable in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecular architectures.

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 (99.4%): 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 (99.4%)

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