2,6-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol

CAS: 16700-55-3

Ref. 3D-FD67333

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

2,6-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol is a synthetic compound that is a peroxidase substrate. It is used as an alternative for papaverine in the synthesis of penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics. 2,6-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol reacts with Mn2+ ions to form hydronium and hydrogen peroxide. This reaction has been shown to be more efficient than the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by catalases or superoxide dismutases. 2,6-Dimethoxybenzyl alcohol also forms a reactive congener with erythrocytes and plasma proteins that can cause vasoconstriction in the blood vessels. The dimethoxybenzyl group (DMB) is a monosubstituted phenol group that binds to the active site of enzymes such as cytochrome P450s and glutathione reductase.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O3/c1-11-8-4-3-5-9(12-2)7(8)6-10/h3-5,10H,6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=CHBOWGWPYAAYFF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1cccc(OC)c1CO