3,4-Dimethoxyphenol

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
2033-89-8

[ Name ]:
3,4-Dimethoxyphenol

[Synonym ]:
Phenol,3,4-dimethoxy
3,4 dimethoxyphenol
MFCD00008390
Phenol,4-dimethoxy
3,4-Dimethoxyphenol
4-Hydroxyveratrole
3,4-Dimethoxybenzolol
1-hydroxy-3,4-dimethoxybenzene
EINECS 217-995-4
3,4-dimethoxy phenol
Phenol, 3,4-dimethoxy-
4-Hydroxy-1.2-dimethoxy-benzol

Biological Activity

[Description]:

3,4-Dimethoxyphenol is a plant-derived phenylpropanoid compound and can use as a whitening agent in cosmetics. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenol has tyrosinase-inhibiting activity[1]. 3,4-Dimethoxyphenol has potent antioxidant effect isolated from the bacterial fermentation broth[2].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Endocrinology

Signaling Pathways >> Metabolic Enzyme/Protease >> Tyrosinase

Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

[References]

[1]. Tanimoto S, et al. Synthesis and cosmetic whitening effect of glycosides derived from several phenylpropanoids. Yakugaku Zasshi. 2006 Mar;126(3):173-7.

[2]. Tomohiro Takaoa, et al. A Simple Screening Method for Antioxidants and Isolation of Several Antioxidants Produced by Marine Bacteria from Fish and Shellfish. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry. 1994, 58(10), 1780-1783.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Density]:
1.1±0.1 g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
271.2±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
79-82 °C(lit.)

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₈H₁₀O₃

[ Molecular Weight ]:
154.163

[ Flash Point ]:
117.8±21.8 °C

[ Exact Mass ]:
154.062988

[ PSA ]:
38.69000

[ LogP ]:
1.25

[ Vapour Pressure ]:
0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.523

[ Storage condition ]:
Refrigerator

MSDS

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Safety Information

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H315-H319-H335

[ Precautionary Statements ]:
P261-P305 + P351 + P338

[ Personal Protective Equipment ]:
dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi:Irritant;

[ Risk Phrases ]:
R36/37/38

[ Safety Phrases ]:
S26-S36-S37/39

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

[ HS Code ]:
2909500000

Synthetic Route

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Precursor & DownStream

Precursor

DownStream

Customs

[ HS Code ]: 2909500000

[ Summary ]:
2909500000 ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

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