Chemical Properties
beige crystalline powder or chunks
Chemical Properties
Hydroquinone monoethyl ether has a sweet herbaceous odor, which is reminiscent of anise and fennel
Uses
Intermediates of Liquid Crystals
Uses
4-Ethoxyphenol has been used as substrate to evaluate kinetic constant for the monophenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase.
Definition
ChEBI: 4-Ethoxyphenol is a member of phenols and an aromatic ether.
Preparation
Hydroquinone monoethyl ether is produced by regulated (Mono)-ethylation of Hydroquinone with Diethylsulfate in weak aqueous alkaline solution.
General Description
4-Ethoxyphenol is the major dehalogenated product formed during H
2O
2-driven microperoxidase-8-catalyzed dehalogenation of 4-fluorophenol.
Safety Profile
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. Experimentalreproductive effects. An irritant. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes.
Solubility in organics
Soluble in alcohol and oils. Fairly soluble in Propylene glycol.