2-Methoxyhydroquinone
Synonym(s):2,5-Dihydroxyanisol
- CAS NO.：824-46-4
- Empirical Formula: C7H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 140.14
- MDL number: MFCD00013971
- EINECS: 212-530-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 02:02:25
What is 2-Methoxyhydroquinone?
Chemical properties
orange-brown to brown crystalline powder and
The Uses of 2-Methoxyhydroquinone
2-methoxyhydroquinone is a member of phenols. It finds its application in the formation of coniferyl alcohol from ferulic acid by the white rot fungus Trametes.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-methoxyhydroquinone is a member of phenols.
Properties of 2-Methoxyhydroquinone
| Melting point: | 88-91 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 180 °C / 24mmHg |
| Density | 1.1624 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4850 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Store at -20°C |
| solubility | DMF: 2 mg/ml,DMSO: 5 mg/ml,Ethanol: 10 mg/ml |
| pka | 10.30±0.18(Predicted) |
| form | Crystalline Powder and Chunks |
| color | Orange-brown to brown and gray |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. |
| BRN | 2045285 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 824-46-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,4-Benzenediol, 2-methoxy-(824-46-4) |
Safety information for 2-Methoxyhydroquinone
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-Methoxyhydroquinone
| InChIKey | LAQYHRQFABOIFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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