5-Methoxyresorcinol, 95%

Description

CAS: 2174-64-3 | C7H8O3 | 140.138 g/mol

5-Methoxyresorcinol was used in synthesis of isorobustin, substituted linear and angular benzofurocoumarins.

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Applications
5-Methoxyresorcinol was used in synthesis of isorobustin, substituted linear and angular benzofurocoumarins.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2174-64-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.138
• MDL Number: MFCD00002285
• InChI Key: HDVRLUFGYQYLFJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-methoxyresorcinol, flamenol, 3,5-dihydroxyanisole, phloroglucinol monomethyl ether, 1,3-benzenediol, 5-methoxy, 5-methoxy-benzene-1,3-diol, unii-6201e0jif3, dsstox_cid_26525, dsstox_rid_81690, dsstox_gsid_46525
• PubChem CID: 71648
• IUPAC Name: 5-methoxybenzene-1,3-diol
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)O

• Melting Point: 78°C to 80°C
• Color: Yellow
• Boiling Point: 188°C to 189°C (12 mmHg)
• Quantity: 250 mg
• Beilstein: 1423578
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 140.14
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Physical Form: Solid
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Methoxyresorcinol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	218-532-9
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only