4-(2-Methoxyethyl)phenol

CAS: 56718-71-9

Ref. 3D-IM25300

Product Information

• Name: 4-(2-Methoxyethyl)phenol
• Synonyms: Metoprolol impurity IMetoprolol impurity Bp-(2-Methoxyethyl)phenol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-(2-Methoxyethyl)phenol is a synthetic compound that is an antihypertensive agent. It is used to reduce high blood pressure, which may be due to its ability to block the action of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictive hormone, by binding with its receptor. 4-(2-Methoxyethyl)phenol has been shown to be more potent than metoprolol succinate and less toxic than hydroxylated compounds such as propranolol in pharmacokinetic studies. In addition, 4-(2-Methoxyethyl)phenol has been found to have a low risk of congestive heart failure. The industrial process for this substance involves the reaction of hydrochloric acid with phenol in the presence of a catalyst such as aluminium chloride or zinc chloride.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O2/c1-11-7-6-8-2-4-9(10)5-3-8/h2-5,10H,6-7H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=FAYGEALAEQKPDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COCCc1ccc(O)cc1