1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene

Synonym(s):Phloroglucinol trimethyl ether

CAS NO.：621-23-8
Empirical Formula: C9H12O3
Molecular Weight: 168.19
MDL number: MFCD00008385
EINECS: 210-673-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-06 15:28:16

What is 1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene?

Chemical properties

white to cream crystalline powder. Insoluble in water.

The Uses of 1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene

1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene is a major scent component of the Chinese rose odour. 1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene is also a useful synthetic intermediate and is used to synthesize triaryl- and triheteroarylmethanes.

What are the applications of Application

1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene is a compound that is predominant in the Chinese variety of roses

Definition

ChEBI: 1,3,5-trimethoxybenzene is a methoxybenzene carrying methoxy groups at positions 1, 3 and 5. It has been found to be a biomarker of flavonoid consumption in humans. It has a role as a biomarker and a human xenobiotic metabolite.

General Description

1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene effectively cleaves p-methoxybenzyl protecting group on various alcohols and acids. It is the major scent compound present in Chinese rose species.

Solubility in organics

Soluble in Methanol, Ether, Ethanol, Benzene.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Purification Methods

Sublime it under vacuum. [Beilstein 6 III 635, 6 IV 7362.]

Properties of 1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene

Melting point:	50-53 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	255 °C (lit.)
Density	1,126g/cm
refractive index	1,533
Flash point:	186 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
form	Crystalline Powder
color	White to cream
Water Solubility	insoluble
BRN	1307993
CAS DataBase Reference	621-23-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene(621-23-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene (621-23-8)

Safety information for 1,3,5-Trimethoxybenzene

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…