4-Methylresorcinol

CAS Number: 496-73-1

Molecular Formula: C7H8O2

About 4-Methylresorcinol

2-Methylresorcinol (CAS 608-25-3) serves as a critical high purity fine chemical in the United States personal care sector, where its role as a coupling agent in oxidative hair colorants is essential for achieving superior color stability and meeting stringent safety standards. 2,6-Dihydroxytoluene is increasingly inte...

4-Methylresorcinol Specifications

CAS Number

496-73-1

Molecular Formula

C7H8O2

Molecular Weight

124.14 g/mol

IUPAC Name

4-methylbenzene-1,3-diol

Canonical SMILES

CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)O

InChI Key

FNYDIAAMUCQQDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

10333

CAS Number

496-73-1

Molecular Formula

C7H8O2

Molecular Weight

124.14 g/mol

IUPAC Name

4-methylbenzene-1,3-diol

Canonical SMILES

CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)O

InChI Key

FNYDIAAMUCQQDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

10333

Molecular Weight

124.14 g/mol

Physical appearance

White to orange to green powder to crystal

Organic Synthesis Intermediate

An important organic compound widely used as a precursor and building block in the fine chemical industry for the production of dyes, medicines, pesticides, and cosmetics

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A key research chemical utilized in the synthesis of complex molecular structures, including novel therapeutic agents such as anti-HIV derivatives and antifungal agents

Cosmetic Ingredient

A functional phenolic compound employed in cosmetic formulations as an antioxidant and skin-lightening agent due to its ability to inhibit melanin production

Chemical Reagent

A versatile reagent used in academic and industrial laboratory settings for analytical chromatography, structure elucidation, and the development of specialized materials like bent-core liquid crystals and carbon aerogels.