CAS 6337-56-0

N-(4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide

Description:

N-(4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide, also known as paracetamol or acetaminophen, is an organic compound with analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is characterized by its white crystalline appearance and is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether. The molecular formula of this compound is C8H9NO2, and it features a hydroxyl group (-OH) and an acetamide group (-NHCOCH3) attached to a substituted phenyl ring. Paracetamol is widely used in medicine for the relief of pain and reduction of fever, making it a common over-the-counter medication. Its mechanism of action involves the inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes, leading to decreased production of prostaglandins, which are mediators of pain and inflammation. While generally considered safe when used as directed, excessive doses can lead to hepatotoxicity. The compound is stable under normal conditions but should be stored away from moisture and light to maintain its efficacy.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C10H13NO2/c1-6-4-9(13)5-7(2)10(6)11-8(3)12/h4-5,13H,1-3H3,(H,11,12)

InChI key: InChIKey=IZHSFKZROSCMKK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(C(C)=O)C1=C(C)C=C(O)C=C1C

Synonyms:

• 2,6-Dimethyl-4-hydroxyacetanilide
• 2,6-Dimethylacetaminophen
• 2,6-Dimethylparacetamol
• 2′,6′-Acetoxylidide, 4′-hydroxy-
• 3,5-Dimethyl-4-acetaminophenol
• 4-Acetamido-3,5-dimethylphenol
• 4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylacetanilide
• NSC 38035
• acetamide, N-(4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)-
• N-(4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide
• N-(4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide

2,6-Dimethylacetaminophen

CAS: 6337-56-0

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 179.2157

Ref: IN-DA00EEU8

4-Acetamido-3,5-dimethylphenol

CAS: 6337-56-0

4-Acetamido-3,5-dimethylphenol

Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 179.22g/mol

Ref: 54-OR470383

N-(4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide

CAS: 6337-56-0

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 179.219

Ref: 10-F373867

4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylacetanilide

Controlled Product

CAS: 6337-56-0

Applications 4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylacetanilide is a useful intermediate to prepare Xylazine metabolites (1,2,3).
References (1) Bruno, M., et al.: Toxicol. App. Pharmacol., 112, 282 (1992) (2) Richard, A., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 4, 151 (1991) (3) Bruno, M., et al.: Toxicol. App. Pharmacol., 112, 282 (1992)

Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 179.22

Ref: TR-H941440