Identification | More | [Name]
3-Methylcatechol | [CAS]
488-17-5 | [Synonyms]
1,2-DIHYDROXY-3-METHYLBENZENE 2,3-DIHYDROXYTOLUENE 3-METHYLBENZENE-1,2-DIOL 3-METHYLCATECHOL 3-METHYLPYROCATECHOL METHYLCATECHOL, 3- 2,3-Toluenediol 3-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol 3-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol (3-methylpyrocatechol) 3-Methyl-1,2-dihydroxybenzene 3-methyl-2-benzenediol 3-methyl-pyrocatecho Catechol, 3-methyl- Dihydroxytoluene Pyrocatechol, 3-methyl- 3-Methylcatechol,98% 1,2-Benzenediol, 3-methyl- 2,3-DIHYDROXYTOLUENE/3-METHYLCATECHOL 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-(methyl-d3)benzene 2,3-Toluenediol-d3 | [EINECS(EC#)]
207-672-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C7H8O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00016435 | [Molecular Weight]
124.14 | [MOL File]
488-17-5.mol |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
brown-grey crystalline powder | [Melting point ]
65-68 °C(lit.)
| [Boiling point ]
241 °C(lit.)
| [density ]
1.1006 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.5286 (estimate) | [Fp ]
140 °C | [storage temp. ]
2-8°C | [solubility ]
Acetonitrile (Slightly), Benzene (Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [pka]
9.91±0.10(Predicted) | [color ]
Grey | [Water Solubility ]
soluble | [Usage]
A novel enzyme inhibitor agent | [BRN ]
774602 | [LogP]
1.340 (est) | [CAS DataBase Reference]
488-17-5(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
1,2-Benzenediol, 3-methyl-(488-17-5) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
488-17-5(EPA Substance) |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection . | [RIDADR ]
2811 | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
UX1910000
| [TSCA ]
Yes | [HazardClass ]
6.1(b) | [PackingGroup ]
III | [HS Code ]
29072990 | [Safety Profile]
Poison bj intravenous '
route. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and fumes |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
brown-grey crystalline powder | [Uses]
A novel enzyme inhibitor agent | [Definition]
ChEBI: A methylcatechol carrying a methyl substituent at position 3. It is a xenobiotic metabolite produced by some bacteria capable of degrading nitroaromatic compounds present in pesticide-contaminated soil samples. |
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