CAS 95-71-6

Methylhydroquinone

Description:

Methylhydroquinone, also known as 2-methylhydroquinone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H8O2. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, featuring a methyl group attached to one of the carbon atoms in the benzene ring. This compound appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, but has limited solubility in water. Methylhydroquinone is primarily used as an antioxidant in various industrial applications, including the stabilization of plastics and as a reagent in organic synthesis. It exhibits properties similar to those of hydroquinone, including the ability to act as a reducing agent. However, it is important to handle this substance with care, as it can be a skin and eye irritant. Additionally, safety data sheets should be consulted for proper handling and disposal procedures, as well as potential health effects associated with exposure.

Formula: C₇H₈O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O2/c1-5-4-6(8)2-3-7(5)9/h2-4,8-9H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=CNHDIAIOKMXOLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: CC1=C(O)C=CC(O)=C1

Synonyms:

• 1,4-Benzenediol, 2-methyl-
• 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzene
• 2,5-Toluenediol
• 2-Methyl Hydroquinone
• 2-Methyl-1,4-benzenediol
• 2-Methyl-1,4-dihydroxybenzene
• 2-Methyl-1,4-hydroquinone
• 2-Methyl-p-hydroquinone
• 2-Methylbenzene-1,4-Diol
• 2-Methylhydrochinon
• 2-Methylhydroquinone
• 2-Metilhidroquinona
• 4-Hydroxy-2-methylphenol
• Ai3-14932
• Hydroquinone, 2-Methyl-
• Hydroquinone, methyl-
• M-Hq
• Methyl 1,4-dihydroxybenzene
• Methyl-p-hydroquinone
• Methylhydrochinon
• Methylhydroquinone
• Nsc 4962
• O-Methyl hydroquinone
• O-Methylhydroquinone
• Pyrolin
• THQ
• Toluhydroquinone
• Tolylhydroquinone
• m-Methylhydroquinone
• p-Toluhydroquinol
• p-Toluhydroquinone

Methylhydroquinone

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Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Purity: >98.0%(T)

Color and Shape: White to Light yellow powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 124.14

Ref: 3B-M0342

2-Methylhydroquinone, 99%

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Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Pale cream, Crystals or powder or crystalline powder

Molecular weight: 124.14

Ref: 02-B21241

Pyrolin, 10mM (in DMSO)

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Pyrolin, 10mM (in DMSO)

Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Purity: ≥98%, 10 mM in DMSO

Molecular weight: 124.14

Ref: 54-BUP18941

2-Methylhydroquinone

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Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Molecular weight: 124.14

Ref: 7W-GK9703

Methylhydroquinone

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Methylhydroquinone

Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Purity: >99%

Molecular weight: 124.13722

Ref: 54-OR10914

2-Methylbenzene-1,4-diol

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Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 124.1372

Ref: IN-DA003HPI

Pyrolin

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Pyrolin has a strong antifungal activity and exerts a potent impact on the ultrastructure of M.fructicola.

Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Purity: 99.38%

Color and Shape: Beige Solid Crystalline

Molecular weight: 124.1372

Ref: TM-TN4871

2-Methylbenzene-1,4-diol

CAS: 95-71-6

Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 124.139

Ref: 10-F223171

Methylhydroquinone

Controlled Product

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Applications Methylhydroquinone is a marine fungus metabolite, showing activity as an angiosupressor that interferes with the Akt pathway. Allows for screening of novel inhibitors of angiogenesis.
References Garcia-Caballero, M. et al.: Biochem. Pharm., 85, 1727 (2013);

Formula: C₇H₈O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 124.14

Ref: TR-M312535