4-Methylcatechol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

452-86-8

Molecular Formula

C7H8O2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

124.14

MDL Number

MFCD00002205

InChI Key

ZBCATMYQYDCTIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

4-methylcatechol, 3,4-dihydroxytoluene, homocatechol, 4-methyl-1,2-benzenediol, p-methylcatechol, 4-methylpyrocatechol, homopyrocatechol, 1,2-dihydroxy-4-methylbenzene, p-methylpyrocatechol, toluene-3,4-diol

PubChem CID

9958

ChEBI

CHEBI:17254

IUPAC Name

4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol

SMILES

CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1

CAS Min %

97.5

CAS Max %

100.0

Melting Point

62°C to 69°C

Color

Brown to White

Boiling Point

251°C

Flash Point

140°C

Infrared Spectrum

Authentic

Assay Percent Range

97.5% min. (GC)

Packaging

Glass bottle

Linear Formula

CH₃C₆H₃(OH)₂

Quantity

5 g

Beilstein

06, 878

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: soluble in water. Other solubilities: miscible with acetone,alcohol,ether and toluene,moderately soluble in petroleum ether,slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride

Formula Weight

124.14

Percent Purity

98%

Physical Form

Chunks and/or Powder

Chemical Name or Material

4-Methylcatechol

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Wash

EINECSNumber

207-214-5

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Wash

EINECSNumber

207-214-5

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only