Contact us: +91 9550333722 040 - 40102781
Structured search
India
Choose your country
Different countries will display different contents
Try our best to find the right business for you.
My chemicalbook

Welcome back!

HomeProduct name list4-Ethoxyphenol

4-Ethoxyphenol

Synonym(s):Hydroquinone monoethyl ether

  • CAS NO.:622-62-8
  • Empirical Formula: C8H10O2
  • Molecular Weight: 138.16
  • MDL number: MFCD00002334
  • EINECS: 210-748-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-01-16 16:12:45
4-Ethoxyphenol Structural

What is 4-Ethoxyphenol?

Chemical properties

beige crystalline powder or chunks

Chemical properties

Hydroquinone monoethyl ether has a sweet herbaceous odor, which is reminiscent of anise and fennel

The Uses of 4-Ethoxyphenol

4-Ethoxyphenol has been used as substrate to evaluate kinetic constant for the monophenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase.

The Uses of 4-Ethoxyphenol

Intermediates of Liquid Crystals

Definition

ChEBI: 4-Ethoxyphenol is a member of phenols and an aromatic ether.

Preparation

Hydroquinone monoethyl ether is produced by regulated (Mono)-ethylation of Hydroquinone with Diethylsulfate in weak aqueous alkaline solution.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 35, p. 8727, 1994 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)78482-6

General Description

4-Ethoxyphenol is the major dehalogenated product formed during H2O2-driven microperoxidase-8-catalyzed dehalogenation of 4-fluorophenol.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Experimentalreproductive effects. An irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Solubility in organics

Soluble in alcohol and oils. Fairly soluble in Propylene glycol.

Properties of 4-Ethoxyphenol

Melting point: 64-67 °C
Boiling point: 131 °C (9 mmHg)
Density  1.0742 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5231 (estimate)
FEMA  3695 | HYDROQUINONE MONOETHYL ETHER
Flash point: 121°C/9mm
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  almost transparency in Methanol
pka 10.44±0.13(Predicted)
form  Crystalline Powder or Chunks
color  Beige
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. mild hawthorn phenolic plastic nutty
Water Solubility  slightly soluble
JECFA Number 720
BRN  1907114
CAS DataBase Reference 622-62-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 4-Ethoxyphenol(622-62-8)
EPA Substance Registry System Phenol, 4-ethoxy- (622-62-8)

Safety information for 4-Ethoxyphenol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 4-Ethoxyphenol

InChIKey LKVFCSWBKOVHAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Related products of tetrahydrofuran

You may like

Statement: All products displayed on this website are only used for non medical purposes such as industrial applications or scientific research, and cannot be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment of humans or animals. They are not medicinal or edible.