Chemical Properties
White or slightly yellow crystal. Soluble in alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in water.
Uses
4-(2-Methoxyethyl)Phenol is an important pharmaceutical intermediate, which is mainly used for the preparation of Metoprolol.
Synthesis
4-(2-Methoxyethyl)Phenol is prepared by methyl etherification, nitration, reduction and diazotization hydrolysis of β-phenethyl alcohol.
