4'-Hydroxy-2'-methylacetophenone

CAS: 875-59-2

Ref. 3D-FH33776

Product Information

• Name: 4'-Hydroxy-2'-methylacetophenone
• Synonyms: 1-(4-Hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)ethanone, 2'-Methyl-4'-hydroxyacetophenone, 4-Acetyl-3-methylphenol, Acetophenone, 4′-hydroxy-2′-methyl-, Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)-, NSC 63364, 4′-Hydroxy-2′-methylacetophenone

Description

4'-Hydroxy-2'-methylacetophenone is a synthetic sesquiterpene lactone that is used in cosmetics and as an active ingredient in skin care products. This compound has been shown to have medicinal values, with the ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It also has carbon tetrachloride (CCl) solubilizing properties and can be used for fatty acid analysis. 4'-Hydroxy-2'-methylacetophenone is available as a sample preparation reagent for gas chromatography. The chemical composition of this compound includes a hydroxy group, which may be important for its biological activity. A linear regression analysis on the inhibitory concentration values showed that this compound has an IC50 value of 2.6 µg/mL.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Off-White Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-6-5-8(11)3-4-9(6)7(2)10/h3-5,11H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=IAMNVCJECQWBLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)c1ccc(O)cc1C