Molecular structure of 4-Methoxyphenol, CAS Number: 150-76-5
4-Methoxyphenol (CAS 150-76-5)
Alternate Names:
MEHQ; Hydroquinone monomethyl ether
CAS Number:
150-76-5
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
124.14
Molecular Formula:
C7H8O2
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4-Methoxyphenol serves as a chemical intermediate. It acts as a substrate or reagent in organic synthesis, participating in reactions to form more complex molecules. At the molecular level, 4-Methoxyphenol can undergo substitution reactions, where the methoxy group can be replaced by other functional groups, leading to the formation of new compounds. 4-Methoxyphenol′s mechanism of action involves its ability to participate in nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions, where the methoxy group serves as a nucleophile, attacking electrophilic aromatic compounds. This results in the formation of new carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bonds, allowing for the synthesis of diverse organic molecules.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
4-Methoxyphenol, 100 g | sc-238889 | 100 g | $20.00 | |||
4-Methoxyphenol, 1 kg | sc-238889A | 1 kg | $200.00 |