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. |