2-Methoxyhydroquinone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It finds its application in the formation of coniferyl alcohol from ferulic acid by the white rot fungus Trametes.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It finds its application in the formation of coniferyl alcohol from ferulic acid by the white rot fungus Trametes.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 824-46-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.138
• MDL Number: MFCD00013971
• InChI Key: LAQYHRQFABOIFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methoxyhydroquinone, methoxyhydroquinone, 1,4-benzenediol, 2-methoxy, 1,4-dihydroxy-2-methoxybenzene, unii-2hi6hnr5u1, 2hi6hnr5u1, o-methoxyhydroquinone, 2,5-dihydroxyanisole, 2-mohydrop, acmc-209pp0
• PubChem CID: 69988
• IUPAC Name: 2-methoxybenzene-1,4-diol
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)O

• Melting Point: 87°C to 91°C
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 2045285
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.
• Formula Weight: 140.14
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methoxyhydroquinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	212-530-1
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only