4-Methylcatechol
Synonym(s):3,4-Dihydroxytoluene;4-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol
- CAS NO.：452-86-8
- Empirical Formula: C7H8O2
- Molecular Weight: 124.14
- MDL number: MFCD00002205
- EINECS: 207-214-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-11-05 08:34:14
What is 4-Methylcatechol?
Chemical properties
white to brown powder or chunks
The Uses of 4-Methylcatechol
4-Methylcatechol is used to synthesize antimicrobial, antioxidant. It also acts as effective inhibitor. It can be used to produce 4-bromo-5-methyl-pyrocatechol. It Increases Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Content and mRNA Expression in Cultured Brain Cells and in Rat Brain In Vivo.
Definition
ChEBI: A methylcatechol having a single methyl substituent at the 4-position. It has been isolated from Picea abies.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the catechol from *C6H6. The purity is checked by TLC. Crystallise it from high-boiling pet ether and distil it in a vacuum. [Beilstein 6 IV 5878.]
Properties of 4-Methylcatechol
| Melting point: | 67-69 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 251 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.129 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | 1.5425 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 140 °C |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Powder or Chunks |
| pka | 9.91±0.10(Predicted) |
| Specific Gravity | 1.129 |
| color | White to brown |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| BRN | 636512 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 452-86-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-methyl-(452-86-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-methyl- (452-86-8) |
Safety information for 4-Methylcatechol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H301:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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 4-Methylcatechol
| InChIKey | ZBCATMYQYDCTIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
4-Methylcatechol manufacturer
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