4-Methoxyphenol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-Methoxyphenol is an active ingredient and used in dermatology. It is employed as a pharmaceutical drug in skin depigmentation. It is used as polymerization inhibitors. For example, in the radical polymerization of acryaltes and styrene monomers. It is also used as an intermediate in the preparationagrochemicals, liquid crystals. It acts as a stabilizer for the formulation of inks, toners and adhesives. It is mainly used as an additive for textile and leather industries.

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

Applications
4-Methoxyphenol is an active ingredient and used in dermatology. It is employed as a pharmaceutical drug in skin depigmentation. It is used as polymerization inhibitors. For example, in the radical polymerization of acryaltes and styrene monomers. It is also used as an intermediate in the preparationagrochemicals, liquid crystals. It acts as a stabilizer for the formulation of inks, toners and adhesives. It is mainly used as an additive for textile and leather industries.

Solubility
Soluble in acetone, ethyl acetate, ethanol, ether, benzene and carbon tetrachloride.

Notes
Moisture sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed. Incompatible with halogens and oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 150-76-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 124.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00002332
• InChI Key: NWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: mequinol, 4-hydroxyanisole, p-hydroxyanisole, p-methoxyphenol, hydroquinone monomethyl ether, phenol, 4-methoxy, leucobasal, mehq, leucodine b, mechinolum
• PubChem CID: 9015
• ChEBI: CHEBI:69441
• IUPAC Name: 4-methoxyphenol
• SMILES: COC1=CC=C(O)C=C1

• Melting Point: 55°C to 58°C
• Density: 1.55
• Boiling Point: 243°C to 246°C
• Flash Point: 132°C (269°F)
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 507924
• Solubility Information: Soluble in acetone,ethyl acetate,ethanol,ether,benzene and carbon tetrachloride.
• Formula Weight: 124.14
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methoxyphenol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H317-H319-H361d-H373-H500
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H319-H317 Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P272-P280-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P333+P313-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber	205-769-8
RTECSNumber	SL7700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only