2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxyacetophenone

Ref. 3D-FD22087

Product Information

• Name: 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxyacetophenone
• Synonyms: 1-(2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)-ethanone1-(2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxyphenyl)ethanone2',4'-Dihydroxy-5'-methoxyacetophenone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxyacetophenone is a chemical compound that belongs to the group of methylated chromenes. It can be prepared by methylation of acetophenone with dimethyl sulfate and cyclisation with potassium hydroxide in ethanol. 2,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxyacetophenone is a precursor for the synthesis of antihypertensive drugs, such as methyldopa and clonidine.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 182.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-5(10)6-3-9(13-2)8(12)4-7(6)11/h3-4,11-12H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=FXGICCVSKDOLGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cc(C(C)=O)c(O)cc1O