CAS 91-16-7

Veratrole

Description:

Veratrole, also known as 1,2-dimethoxybenzene, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H10O2. It is characterized by the presence of two methoxy groups (-OCH3) attached to a benzene ring, specifically at the 1 and 2 positions, which classifies it as a dimethoxy derivative of phenol. Veratrole appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, aromatic odor. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. This compound is primarily used in the synthesis of various chemical intermediates and can also serve as a flavoring agent or fragrance in certain applications. In terms of reactivity, veratrole can undergo typical aromatic substitution reactions and can be oxidized to form other derivatives. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may cause irritation upon contact with skin or eyes. Overall, veratrole is an important compound in organic chemistry with various industrial and research applications.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-9-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=ABDKAPXRBAPSQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O(C)C1=C(OC)C=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• 1,2-Dimethoxybenzen
• 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene
• 2-Methoxyanisole
• Benzene, 1,2-dimethoxy-
• Benzene, o-dimethoxy-
• Catechol dimethyl ether
• Methylguaiacol
• Nsc 16934
• O,O-Dimethylcatechol
• Odmb
• Pyrocatechol dimethyl ether
• Veratrol
• o-Dimethoxybenzene
• o-Hydroquinone dimethyl ether

Veratrole, 99%

CAS: 91-16-7

It is useful for organic synthesis of aromatic compounds. Veratrole is relatively electron-rich and thus readily undergoes electrophilic substitution. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Liquid as melt, Clear colorless to pale yellow

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 02-A11985

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

CAS: 91-16-7

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Low Melting Solid

Molecular weight: 138.166

Ref: 10-F079036

Veratrole

CAS: 91-16-7

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.1638

Ref: IN-DA00IGDY

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

CAS: 91-16-7

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Liquid-Clear

Molecular weight: 138.1638

Ref: 54-OR4907

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

CAS: 91-16-7

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 138.16

Ref: 54-BUP18185

Veratrole (1,2-Dimethoxybenzene)

CAS: 91-16-7

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: ≥ 99.0%

Color and Shape: Colourless to light yellow liquid or white to light yellow solid

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 7W-GK9677

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene-3,4,5,6-d4

CAS: 126840-15-1, 91-16-7

Formula: C₆D₄(OCH₃)₂

Purity: 98 atom % D

Color and Shape: Colorless Liquid

Molecular weight: 142.09319

Ref: 3U-D1193

1,2-Dimethoxy-d6-benzene

CAS: 24658-24-0, 91-16-7

Formula: C₆H₄(OCD₃)₂

Purity: 99 atom % D

Color and Shape: Colorless Liquid

Molecular weight: 144.10574

Ref: 3U-D5427

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene-d10

CAS: 362049-43-2, 91-16-7

Formula: C₆D₄(OCD₃)₂

Purity: 99 atom % D

Color and Shape: Colorless Liquid

Molecular weight: 148.13085

Ref: 3U-D5428

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

CAS: 91-16-7

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 3B-D0627

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene (Veratrole)

Controlled Product

CAS: 91-16-7

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 138.16

Ref: 86-MM0814.06

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

CAS: 91-16-7

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene (Veratrole), a natural product secreted by Silene latifolia, is an effective pollinator attractant for the nocturnal moth Hadena bicruris.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 99.88%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 138.16

Ref: TM-T20326

Methoxamine Impurity 10 (1,2-Dimethoxybenzene)

CAS: 91-16-7

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: 4Z-M-215011

Veratrole

CAS: 91-16-7

Applications Veratrole is common reagent in organic synthesis such as the synthesis of arizonins B1 and C1. Also used in the synthesis of pharmacophores of salmeterol and roflumilast as dual β2-adrenoreceptor agonists-PDE4 inhibitors.
References Fernandes, R. et al.: Tetrahedron: Asymm., 24, 1548 (2013); Liu, A. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 23, 1548 (2013);

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 138.16

Ref: TR-V127800

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

CAS: 91-16-7

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene is a phenolic compound that is used as a biocide in wastewater treatment. It has inhibitory properties against bacteria and fungi. 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene inhibits the growth of bacterial and fungal cells by binding to hydrogen atoms on the aromatic ring, which blocks the formation of intramolecular hydrogen bonds and prevents the molecule from adopting its most stable conformation. This causes an increase in acidity and conformational changes in the molecule, leading to cell death. The protonated form of 1,2-dimethoxybenzene can also act as a reducing agent through transfer reactions or reaction mechanisms.

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.16 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FD31519

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

CAS: 91-16-7

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene

Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 138.16

Ref: IN-DG156399

Veratrole pure, 98%

CAS: 91-16-7

Formula: C₈H₁₀O

Purity: min. 98%

Color and Shape: Clear, Liquid

Molecular weight: 138.17

Ref: SR-96011

Veratrole-13C6

Controlled Product

CAS: 91-16-7

Formula: C₆C₂H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 144.12

Ref: TR-V127802