| Name | 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde |
| Synonyms | 4-Methyl Salicylic Acid 2-hydroxy-p-anisaldehyd 2-HYDROXY-P-ANISALDEHYDE 2-HYDROXY-4-ANISALDEHYDE 2-Hydroxy-p-anisaldehyde 4-METHOXYSALICYLALDEHYDE 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZALDEHYDE 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxylbenzaldehyde |
| CAS | 673-22-3 |
| EINECS | 211-604-0 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C8H8O3/c1-11-7-3-2-6(5-9)8(10)4-7/h2-5,10H,1H3 |
| InChIKey | WZUODJNEIXSNEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C8H8O3 |
| Molar Mass | 152.15 |
| Density | 1.2143 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 41-43 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 124 °C / 12mmHg |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| Water Solubility | Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. Insoluble in water. |
| Solubility | Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. Insoluble in water. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00387mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White crystal |
| Color | Creamy white to beige or light brown |
| BRN | 1072443 |
| pKa | 7.79±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | 1.4447 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00003327 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystals. Melting point 42-43 °c. |
| Use | Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | BZ2810000 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29124900 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| FEMA | 4435 | 2-HYDROXY-4-METHOXYBENZALDEHYDE |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| biological activity | 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde is an isomer of vanillin and can be used in the synthesis of uridine M7. 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyd is a potent tyrosinase inhibitor from three East African medicinal plants, Mondia whitei, Rhus vulgaris Meikle and Sclerocarya caffsonra D. |
| Target | Tyrosinase. |
| Use | pharmaceutical intermediates. used as intermediates in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates A potential tyrosinase inhibitor found in African medicinal plants. |