Description

2,3-Dihydroxy Styrene is a valuable phenolic compound featuring a reactive vinyl group, making it a versatile building block for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature allows for selective chemical modifications, enabling the creation of specialized polymers, resins, and fine chemicals. This intermediate is particularly sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its phenolic structure for bioactive molecule design.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a functional monomer to introduce cross-linking sites and enhance the thermal stability or adhesion properties of specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• UV Absorber & Stabilizer Precursor: A starting material for synthesizing organic compounds used to protect materials from photodegradation.
• Ligand for Metal Complexation: Utilized in coordination chemistry and catalysis due to its catechol-like structure, which can bind to various metal ions.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic molecules for specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dihydroxy Styrene
CAS No.	113678-91-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8O2
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dihydroxystyrene; 2-Vinylbenzene-1,2-diol; 2,3-Dihydroxyphenylethylene; 2,3-Dihydroxyvinylbenzene; 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-vinylbenzene; 3-Vinylcatechol; o-Vinylcatechol; 2,3-Dihydroxystyrene monomer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Dihydroxy Styrene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.