3-Methylcatechol
TL;DR: 3-Methylcatechol (CAS 488-17-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H8O2 and molecular weight 124.05243 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3-methylbenzene-1,2-diol
Also Known As: 3-methylcatechol, 3-methylbenzene-1,2-diol, 2,3-dihydroxytoluene, 3-Methylpyrocatechol, Dihydroxytoluene
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.05243 g/mol |
| XLogP | 1.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 40.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 124.05243 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 92.0 |
| Melting Point | 68 |
| Boiling Point | 241 |
| SMILES | CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)O)O |
| InChIKey | PGSWEKYNAOWQDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 3-Methylcatechol is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 3-Methylcatechol (CAS 488-17-5) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
3-Methylcatechol is a polymer intermediate identified by CAS number 488-17-5 and the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.05 g/mol. It is also known as 3-methylcatechol and 3-methylbenzene-1,2-diol.
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Chemical Property Profile of 3-Methylcatechol
Property Insights of 3-Methylcatechol
The XLogP value of 1.8 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 3-Methylcatechol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 40.5 Ų, 3-Methylcatechol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 3-Methylcatechol has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3-Methylcatechol?
The CAS number of 3-Methylcatechol is 488-17-5.
What is the molecular formula of 3-Methylcatechol?
The molecular formula of 3-Methylcatechol is C7H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of 3-Methylcatechol?
The molecular weight of 3-Methylcatechol is 124.05243 g/mol.
What are the applications of 3-Methylcatechol?
3-Methylcatechol is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 3-Methylcatechol (CAS 488-17-5) with...
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