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3,4-Dimethoxyphenol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
3,4-Dimethoxyphenol is used in the preparation of 5,6-dimethoxy benzofuranone derivatives and multi-target anti Alzheimer compounds. It is also used in the preparation of 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside and 4-(but-2-enyloxy)-1,2-dimethoxybenzene. Further, it serves as a precursor for 4H-chromenes synthesis.
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3,4-Dimethoxyphenol is used in the preparation of 5,6-dimethoxy benzofuranone derivatives and multi-target anti Alzheimer compounds. It is also used in the preparation of 3,4-dimethoxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside and 4-(but-2-enyloxy)-1,2-dimethoxybenzene. Further, it serves as a precursor for 4H-chromenes synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides and oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 79°C to 82°C |
Boiling Point | 167°C (14 mmHg) |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 1366650 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 154.16 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 3,4-Dimethoxyphenol |
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10222668 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/01/2025 | A11344.06,A11344.14,A11344.22 |
10217324 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A11344.06,A11344.14,A11344.22 |
10107568 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A11344.06,A11344.14,A11344.22 |
10136155 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A11344.06,A11344.14,A11344.22 |
10144747 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A11344.06,A11344.14,A11344.22 |
Safety and Handling

- 3,4-Dimethoxyphenol
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 3,4-Dimethoxyphenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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