Chemical Properties
white to light beige fine crystalline powder
Uses
A selective Cox-2 inhibitor.
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.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde is a carbonyl compound.
General Description
Beige powder.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
2,4,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde is light sensitive. .
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 2,4,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde are not available, but 2,4,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde is probably combustible.