4-Methyl catechol, 98%

Name: 4-Methyl catechol, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010178

About 4-Methyl catechol, 98%

4-Methyl catechol is a phenolic building block in Synthesis grade carrying the CAS registry number 452-86-8, specified at 98% purity. With the molecular formula C7H8O2, it has a molar mass of 124.14 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol. It is also known as 3,4-Dihydroxytoluene or 4-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol.

The material typically appears as white to light yellow to light orange powder or crystals. Reported physical data include a density of 1.129 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include antioxidant additive and enzyme inhibition studies. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Methyl catechol in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 5 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Antioxidant additive
Enzyme inhibition studies

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Methyl catechol, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010178
CAS Number	452-86-8
IUPAC name	4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol
Molecular formula	C₇H₈O₂
Molecular weight	124.14 g/mol
Exact mass	124.0524
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	2907
InChIKey	ZBCATMYQYDCTIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O
PubChem CID	9958

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to light yellow to light orange powder or crystals
Density	1.129 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	3,4-Dihydroxytoluene, 4-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol, 4-Methylcatechol, Homocatechol, Homopyrocatechol, p-Methylcatechol, 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-methyl-, Toluene-3,4-diol, 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzene, p-Methylpyrocatechol, 4-Methyl-1,2-dihydroxybenzene, Pyrocatechol, 4-methyl-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Methyl catechol, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Methyl catechol, 98% is 452-86-8. It is also known as 3,4-Dihydroxytoluene, 4-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol, 4-Methylcatechol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Methyl catechol, 98%?

4-Methyl catechol, 98% has the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Methyl catechol, 98% can I order?

We supply 4-Methyl catechol, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Methyl catechol, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Methyl catechol, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Methyl catechol, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Methyl catechol, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.