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4-Methoxyphenol
- Product Name:4-Methoxyphenol
- CAS:150-76-5
- MF:C7H8O2
- MW:124.14
- EINECS:205-769-8
- Mol File:150-76-5.mol
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4-Methoxyphenol Chemical Properties
- Melting point:56 °C
- Boiling point:243 °C(lit.)
- Density 1,55 g/cm3
- vapor density 4.3 (vs air)
- vapor pressure <0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
- refractive index 1.5286 (estimate)
- Flash point:>230 °F
- storage temp. Refrigerator
- solubility Soluble in acetone, ethyl acetate, ethanol, ether, benzene and carbon tetrachloride.
- pka10.21(at 25℃)
- form Liquid
- color Clear colorless to pale yellow
- PH5.1 (30g/l, H2O, 20℃)
- Odor Threshold0.0027ppm
- Water Solubility 40 g/L (25 ºC)
- BRN 507924
- Stability:Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with halogens, oxidizing agents.
- InChIKeyNWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- CAS DataBase Reference150-76-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
- NIST Chemistry ReferenceMequinol(150-76-5)
- EPA Substance Registry Systemp-Methoxyphenol (150-76-5)
- Hazard Codes Xn
- Risk Statements 22-36-43
- Safety Statements 24/25-26-37/39-46
- WGK Germany 1
- RTECS SL7700000
- Autoignition Temperature789 °F
- TSCA Yes
- HS Code 29095090
- Hazardous Substances Data150-76-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
- ToxicityLD50 orally in Rabbit: 1600 mg/kg
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4-Methoxyphenol Usage And Synthesis
- Chemical PropertiesWhite crystals.
- Chemical Properties4-Methoxyphenol is a colorless to white, waxy solid with an odor of caramel and phenol. A combustible solid.
- UsesInhibitor for acrylic monomers; stabilizer for chlorinated hydrocarbons and ethyl cellulose; UV inhibitor
- UsesIntermediates of Liquid Crystals
- Uses5HT1&2 receptor antagonist.
Mequinol (4-hydroxyanisole) is a substrate of the enzyme tyrosinase and acts as a competitive inhibitor of melanogenesis. - IndicationsMequinol (4-hydroxyanisole) is a substrate of the enzyme tyrosinase and acts as a competitive inhibitor of melanogenesis.
- Synthesis Reference(s)The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 42, p. 1479, 1977 DOI: 10.1021/jo00428a054
Synthesis, p. 751, 1983 DOI: 10.1055/s-1983-30501
Tetrahedron Letters, 34, p. 7667, 1993 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)61534-4 - General DescriptionPink crystals or white waxy solid.
- Air & Water ReactionsSensitive to moisture. Water soluble.
- Reactivity Profile4-Methoxyphenol can react with oxidizing materials.
- HazardEye irritant and skin damage.
- Health Hazard4-Methoxyphenol is expected to cause liver and renal toxicity with narcosis, but only at high levels of exposure.
- Fire HazardCombustible
- Safety ProfilePoison by intraperitoneal route. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also ETHERS.
- ShippingUN3335 Aviation regulated solid, n.o.s., Hazard class: 9; Labels: 9-Miscellaneous hazardous material, Technical Name Required.
- Purification MethodsCrystallise 4-methoxyphenol from *benzene, pet ether or H2O, and dry it under vacuum over P2O5 at room temperature. Sublime it in vacuo. [Wolfenden et al. J Am Chem Soc 109 463 1987, Beilstein 6 IV 5717.]
4-Methoxyphenol Preparation Products And Raw materials
- Raw materialsEtanolMethanolSulfuric acid Hydroquinone1,4-Benzoquinone
- Preparation ProductsN-IsopropylacrylamideButylated hydroxyanisole5-METHOXYBENZOFURAN-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER5-Methoxybenzofuran5-Methoxybenzofuran-2-carboxylic acid5-Methoxysalicylic acid2-METHOXY-5-(2'-ETHYLHEXYLOXY)BENZENE-1&N-NONYL ACRYLATE2-Hydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde6-METHOXY-2-OXO-2H-CHROMENE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACIDDisperse Red 146
- p-Hydroxybenzaldehyde 4'-Hydroxyacetophenone 4-Hydroxyvalerophenone 4'-Hydroxypropiophenone 4-Hydroxybenzyl alcohol 4-Phenoxyphenol 2-BROMO-2',5'-DIMETHOXYACETOPHENONE PBP 4-Ethoxyphenol 4-Propoxyphenol Dimethyl ether 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid 4-Hydroxy-D-(-)-2-phenylglycine Methylparaben p-Anisidine Hydroquinone 4-Hydroxybenzamide METHOXYPHENOL, PARA-(SG)
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