Description

Methoxyhydroquinone (CAS No. 824-46-4) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₈O₃ and the IUPAC name 2-methoxybenzene-1,4-diol. This white to off-white crystalline solid is widely utilized in research and industrial applications due to its role as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. It exhibits excellent solubility in polar organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and acetone, making it ideal for laboratory-scale reactions. Methoxyhydroquinone is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥98% by HPLC) and stability, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive chemical processes. Suitable for use in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research, this compound is packaged under inert conditions to prevent oxidation and degradation. Each batch is accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation, including ¹H NMR, FTIR, and GC/MS data for quality verification.

Properties

• CAS Number: 824-46-4
• Complexity: 105
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxybenzene-1,4-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O3/c1-10-7-4-5(8)2-3-6(7)9/h2-4,8-9H,1H3
• InChI Key: LAQYHRQFABOIFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 140.047344113
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 140.14
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)O
• Topological: 49.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 140.047344113
• Synonyms: 2-Methoxyhydroquinone, 824-46-4, Methoxyhydroquinone, o-Methoxyhydroquinone, 1,4-Benzenediol, 2-methoxy-, 2HI6HNR5U1, EINECS 212-530-1, METHOXYHYDROQUINONE, O-, DTXSID00231716, DTXCID30154207, 212-530-1, 2-methoxybenzene-1,4-diol, 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-methoxybenzene, MFCD00013971, CHEMBL551075, UNII-2HI6HNR5U1, 2-MOHYDROP, SCHEMBL62784, 2-Methoxyhydroquinone, 98%, 2-Methoxy-1,4-benzenediol #, SCHEMBL9152723, SCHEMBL9160971, SCHEMBL11364061, CHEBI:176649, BDBM50297425, AKOS015856224, CS-W014391, FM40638, PS-6133, PD166897, SY048447, DB-011218, M0539, NS00022821, ST50823664, EN300-184406, Q27254754, InChI=1/C7H8O3/c1-10-7-4-5(8)2-3-6(7)9/h2-4,8-9H,1H

Application

Methoxyhydroquinone serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals, particularly in the production of antioxidants, UV stabilizers, and specialty polymers. It is employed in pharmaceutical research for developing bioactive molecules due to its hydroxyl and methoxy functional groups. Additionally, this compound finds use in agrochemical formulations and as a precursor in dye manufacturing. Its redox properties make it valuable in electrochemical applications and as a stabilizer in industrial processes.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (14.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (85.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (85.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (71.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
• H400 (14.3%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (14.3%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (85.7%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (85.7%)
• STOT SE 3 (71.4%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (14.3%)

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