General Description
Beige powder.
Reactivity Profile
2,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE(4460-86-0) is light sensitive. .
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Health Hazard
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to related compounds are skin and gastrointestinal tract irritation, sensitization, blistering, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary tract irritation, initial excitement, convulsions and central nervous system depression.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data for this chemical are not available, but 2,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE is probably combustible.
Chemical Properties
white to light beige fine crystalline powder
Uses
2,4,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde is used in the synthesis of stilbene and hydrostibene derivatives as potential anticancer agents, inhibiting tubulin. Also used in the synthesis of HIV-RT inhibitors.
Uses
A selective Cox-2 inhibitor.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde is a carbonyl compound.