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M34200

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Methylcatechol

≥95%

Synonym(s):

3,4-Dihydroxytoluene, 4-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3-1,2-(OH)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
124.14
Beilstein:
636512
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥95%

bp

251 °C (lit.)

mp

67-69 °C (lit.)

density

1.129 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1

InChI

1S/C7H8O2/c1-5-2-3-6(8)7(9)4-5/h2-4,8-9H,1H3

InChI key

ZBCATMYQYDCTIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

284.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

140 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Journal of neuropathology and experimental neurology, 68(12), 1269-1281 (2009-11-17)
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