3-Methylcatechol
- CAS NO.:488-17-5
- Empirical Formula: C7H8O2
- Molecular Weight: 124.14
- MDL number: MFCD00016435
- EINECS: 207-672-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-11-09 09:22:43
What is 3-Methylcatechol?
Chemical properties
brown-grey crystalline powder
The Uses of 3-Methylcatechol
A novel enzyme inhibitor agent
The Uses of 3-Methylcatechol
Used in organic synthesis. Used for the synthesis of antibacterial agent, antioxidants, As a polymer inhibitor, stabilizer, flavors.
Definition
ChEBI: A methylcatechol carrying a methyl substituent at position 3. It is a xenobiotic metabolite produced by some bacteria capable of degrading nitroaromatic compounds present in pesticide-contaminated soil samples.
Safety Profile
Poison bj intravenous ' route. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes
Properties of 3-Methylcatechol
| Melting point: | 65-68 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 241 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 1.1006 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5286 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 140 °C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | Acetonitrile (Slightly), Benzene (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 9.91±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Grey |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| BRN | 774602 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 488-17-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,2-Benzenediol, 3-methyl-(488-17-5) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2-Benzenediol, 3-methyl- (488-17-5) |
Safety information for 3-Methylcatechol
| 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. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Methylcatechol
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