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3,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde

96%

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Linear Formula:
CH3OC6H2(OH)2CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
168.15
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

96%

mp

131-134 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COc1cc(C=O)cc(O)c1O

InChI

1S/C8H8O4/c1-12-7-3-5(4-9)2-6(10)8(7)11/h2-4,10-11H,1H3

InChI key

RRKMWVISRMWBAL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde can be obtained by reactting 5-iodovaniliin with sodium hydroxide and copper sulfate solution.

Application

3,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxybenzaldehyde may be used for the preparation of 3,4-dihydroxy-6-methoxy-β-nitrostyrene and 5-hydroxyconiferyl alcohol.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - 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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