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M34006

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Methylcatechol

98%

Synonym(s):

1,2-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzene, 2,3-Dihydroxytoluene, 2,3-Toluenediol, 2-Hydroxy-3-methylphenol, 2-Hydroxy-6-methylphenol, 3-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol, 3-Methyl-1,2-dihydroxybenzene, 3-Methylpyrocatechol

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3-1,2-(OH)2
CAS Number:
488-17-5
Molecular Weight:
124.14
EC Number:
207-672-6
MDL number:
MFCD00016435
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24896838
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

100

Assay

98%

bp

241 °C (lit.)

mp

65-68 °C (lit.)

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Cc1cccc(O)c1O

InChI

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

InChI key

PGSWEKYNAOWQDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H317,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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M S Shields et al.
Applied and environmental microbiology, 57(7), 1935-1941 (1991-07-01)
Pseudomonas cepacia G4 possesses a novel pathway of toluene catabolism that is shown to be responsible for the degradation of trichloroethylene (TCE). This pathway involves conversion of toluene via o-cresol to 3-methylcatechol. In order to determine the enzyme of toluene
George P Prpich et al.
Biotechnology and bioengineering, 97(3), 536-543 (2006-11-14)
The biotransformation of toluene to 3-methycatechol (3MC) via Pseudomonas putida MC2 was used as a model system for the development of a biphasic process offering enhanced overall volumetric productivity. Three factors were investigated for the identification of an appropriate organic
L E Hüsken et al.
Bioprocess and biosystems engineering, 26(1), 11-17 (2003-09-19)
Pseudomonas putida MC2 produces 3-methylcatechol from toluene in aqueous medium. A second phase of 1-octanol may improve total product accumulation. To optimise the design of such a biphasic process, a process model was developed, both for one- and two-phase applications.
Raúl Muñoz et al.
Biodegradation, 19(6), 897-908 (2008-04-15)
The response of Pseudomonas putida F1 to process fluctuations and operational failures during toluene biodegradation was evaluated in a chemostat suspended growth bioreactor. The ability of P. putida F1 to rapidly increase its specific toluene degradation capacity resulted in no
L E Hüsken et al.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 55(5), 571-577 (2001-06-21)
The bioconversion of toluene into 3-methylcatechol was studied as a model system for the production of valuable 3-substituted catechols in general. For this purpose, an improved microbial system for the production of 3-methylcatechol was obtained. Pseudomonas putida strains containing the
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