5-Chloro-2-methylphenol

Ref. 3D-FC55156

Product Information

• Name: 5-Chloro-2-methylphenol
• Synonyms: 4-Chloro-2-hydroxytoluene5-Chloro-2-cresol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Chloro-2-methylphenol is a metabolic intermediate that belongs to the class of phenols. It is produced by the cleavage of glyoxylate with a hydroxyl group, which is catalyzed by the enzyme 5-chloro-2-methylphenol reductase. This compound has been shown to act as a substrate for carbon fixation in some organisms and can be used as an indicator of microbial activity. The reaction rate of 5-chloro-2-methylphenol may be predicted using computational models based on its crystalline structure and molecular descriptors. The activation energy for this reaction is ˜27 kJ/mol, while the reaction time ranges from ˜1 hour to ˜3 days depending on the strain and substrate concentration.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 142.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₇ClO
• Purity: Min. 95%