4,6-Dimethoxysalicylaldehyde

CAS: 708-76-9

Ref. 3D-FD53574

Product Information

• Name: 4,6-Dimethoxysalicylaldehyde
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 2-Formyl-3,5-dimethoxyphenol, 4,6-Dimethoxy-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde, Benzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-4,6-dimethoxy-, Salicylaldehyde, 4,6-dimethoxy-

Description

4,6-Dimethoxysalicylaldehyde is a protonated molecule with a cyclohexane ring and 4 hydroxyl groups. Its chemical formula is C6H8O3. The compound has low bioavailability due to the presence of an intramolecular hydrogen bond that causes high redox potential. There are two amines on the aromatic ring which can coordinate with metal ions to form a complex. This compound's structural analysis has been conducted using X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and IR spectroscopy. The structure of 4,6-dimethoxysalicylaldehyde is unsymmetrical due to the presence of two asymmetric carbon atoms in the molecule. It forms hydrogen bonds with other molecules due to its hydroxyl group and intramolecular hydrogen bond. Hydrogen bonding interactions occur between this compound and other molecules including water, alcohols, ammonia, amines, and carboxylic acids.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

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