Description

1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(2-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Ethyl)- is a specialized synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. Industries that require high-purity, structurally defined intermediates for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or novel materials are the primary users of this product.

Application

• As a key synthetic intermediate in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical compounds.
• For use in fine chemical synthesis, particularly in constructing complex polyphenolic or catechol-based structures.
• In academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.
• Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers or functional materials where its specific substitution pattern is required.
• As a reference standard or analytical reagent in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Information
Product Name	1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(2-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Ethyl)-
CAS No.	116518-75-3
Molecular Formula	C16H18O4
Molecular Weight	274.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl)benzene-1,2-diol; 3,5-Dimethoxyphenethylhydroquinone; 2,5-Dihydroxy-4-(3,5-dimethoxyphenethyl)benzene; Hydroquinone, 4-(2-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl)-; 1,4-Benzenediol, 2-(3,5-dimethoxyphenethyl)- (alternative numbering); Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(2-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Ethyl)- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity by HPLC, identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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