2,6-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenol

CAS: 6638-05-7

Ref. 3D-FD41549

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenol
• Synonyms: 1-Methyl-3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzene, 2,6-Dimethoxy-4-Methyl-Phenol, 2,6-Dimethoxy-4-cresol, 2,6-Dimethoxy-P-Cresol, 3,5-Dimethoxy-4-hydroxytoluene, 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxytoluene, 4-Methyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenol, 4-Methylsyringol, Methylsyringol, NSC 47901, Phenol, 2,6-dimethoxy-4-methyl-, p-Cresol, 2,6-dimethoxy-
• CAS: 6638-05-7

Description

2,6-dimethoxy-4-methylphenol is a synthetic chemical with potential use as an insecticide. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor that inhibits the action of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter important for cognitive function and muscle control. 2,6-dimethoxy-4-methylphenol has been shown to be toxic to insects in a sensitivity test and has also shown some toxicity to rats when administered orally at high doses. This chemical has been shown to inhibit the production of fatty acids in plants and can be used as a potential insecticide for human food crops.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 97.0%
• Color/Form: White Yellow Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O3/c1-6-4-7(11-2)9(10)8(5-6)12-3/h4-5,10H,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=ZFBNNSOJNZBLLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cc(C)cc(OC)c1O