beige crystalline powder or chunks
Hydroquinone monoethyl ether has a sweet herbaceous odor, which is reminiscent of anise and fennel
Intermediates of Liquid Crystals
4-Ethoxyphenol has been used as substrate to evaluate kinetic constant for the monophenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase.
ChEBI: 4-Ethoxyphenol is a member of phenols and an aromatic ether.
Hydroquinone monoethyl ether is produced by regulated (Mono)-ethylation of Hydroquinone with Diethylsulfate in weak aqueous alkaline solution.
4-Ethoxyphenol is the major dehalogenated product formed during H2O2-driven microperoxidase-8-catalyzed dehalogenation of 4-fluorophenol.
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. Experimentalreproductive effects. An irritant. When
heated to decomposition it emits acrid
smoke and irritating fumes.
Soluble in alcohol and oils. Fairly soluble in Propylene glycol.
