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2-Acetylhydroquinone

TL;DR: 2-Acetylhydroquinone (CAS 490-78-8) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H8O3 and molecular weight 152.04735 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

1-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone

Also Known As: 1-(2,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone, 2',5'-DIHYDROXYACETOPHENONE, 2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone, Quinacetophenone, 2-Acetylhydroquinone

CAS Number
490-78-8
Molecular Formula
C8H8O3
Molecular Weight
152.04735 g/mol
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Top 5 of 19 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.

Agrochemicals (2 patents) Analytical Reagents (19 patents) Biotechnology (6 patents) Catalysts (4 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (5 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC8H8O3
Molecular Weight152.04735 g/mol
XLogP1.7
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)57.5 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors3
Rotatable Bonds1
Exact Mass152.04735 Da
Heavy Atoms11
Complexity155.0
Melting Point202 - 203 °C
SMILESCC(=O)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)O
InChIKeyWLDWSGZHNBANIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: 2-Acetylhydroquinone is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Acetylhydroquinone (CAS 490-78-8) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.

2-Acetylhydroquinone (CAS 490-78-8) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C8H8O3 and a molecular weight of 152.05 g/mol. It is also known as 1-(2,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone and 2',5'-DIHYDROXYACETOPHENONE.

Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.

Chemical Property Profile of 2-Acetylhydroquinone

XLogP
1.7
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
57.5
Hydrogen Bond Donors
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
155.0
Exact Mass
152.04735
Monoisotopic Mass
152.04735
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of 2-Acetylhydroquinone

The XLogP value of 1.7 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-Acetylhydroquinone. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 57.5 Ų, 2-Acetylhydroquinone exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Acetylhydroquinone has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Acetylhydroquinone?

The CAS number of 2-Acetylhydroquinone is 490-78-8.

What is the molecular formula of 2-Acetylhydroquinone?

The molecular formula of 2-Acetylhydroquinone is C8H8O3.

What is the molecular weight of 2-Acetylhydroquinone?

The molecular weight of 2-Acetylhydroquinone is 152.04735 g/mol.

What are the applications of 2-Acetylhydroquinone?

2-Acetylhydroquinone is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Acetylhydroquinone (CAS...

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