4-Methoxyphenol CAS#: 150-76-5

4-Methoxyphenol

Basic information Safety Related Supplier

4-Methoxyphenol Basic information

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)

Safety Information

MSDS

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.
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.
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.
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

4-Methoxyphenol(150-76-5)Related Product Information

4-MethoxyphenolSupplierMore