3,5-Dimethylbenzene-1,2-diol
CAS: 2785-75-3
Ref. 3D-CAA78575
25mg | Discontinued | ||
50mg | Discontinued | ||
100mg | Discontinued | ||
250mg | Discontinued | ||
500mg | Discontinued |
Product Information
3,5-Dimethylbenzene-1,2-diol is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds. This molecule can be synthesised from 3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid. The oxidation of this molecule was achieved by using an intramolecular reaction with potassium permanganate. The configuration of the molecules are in a cis form. This molecule is used as an intermediate for various other organic compounds such as carbohydrates and antibiotics. 3,5-Dimethylbenzene-1,2-diol can be isolated from natural sources such as plants or fungi. The chemical synthesis of this molecule requires a Diels-Alder reaction between two cyclohexadiene rings and three methyl groups.