2-Methoxyhydroquinone, 97%
2-Methoxyhydroquinone, 97%
2-Methoxyhydroquinone, 97%
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2-Methoxyhydroquinone, 97%

CAS: 824-46-4 | C7H8O3 | 140.138 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS824-46-4
IUPAC Name2-methoxybenzene-1,4-diol
Molecular FormulaC7H8O3
InChI KeyLAQYHRQFABOIFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCOC1=CC(O)=CC=C1O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White or pale yellow to brown or grey
Assay from Supplier's CofA≥96.0% (U.S. sourced material)
FormPowder
CommentMaterial sourced in the U.S. and in other countries
Assay (HPLC)≥96.0% (non-U.S. sourced material)
It finds its application in the formation of coniferyl alcohol from ferulic acid by the white rot fungus Trametes.

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Applications
It finds its application in the formation of coniferyl alcohol from ferulic acid by the white rot fungus Trametes.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. B. Falconnier, et al. Vanillin as a product of ferulic acid biotransformation by the white-rot fungus Pycnoporus cinnabarinus I-937: Identification of metabolic pathways.J. Biotechnol.,1994,37(2), 123-132.
  2. A. Nishida, et al. Formation of coniferyl alcohol from ferulic acid by the white rot fungus Trametes.Phytochemistry.,1978,17(3), 417-419.