Description

3-Methoxy-2,5,6-Trimethyl-Phenol is a substituted phenol derivative with a specific methoxy and trimethyl substitution pattern, offering unique steric and electronic properties. This compound serves as a versatile high-purity chemical intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sterically hindered phenolic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Antioxidant Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of specialized phenolic antioxidants used in polymer stabilization and fuel additives.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of monomers or additives for high-performance polymers and resins.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A valuable intermediate for custom synthesis and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) producing specialty chemicals.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of complex organic colorants due to its substituted aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-2,5,6-Trimethyl-Phenol
CAS No.	34883-03-9
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5,6-Trimethyl-3-methoxyphenol; 3-Methoxy-2,5,6-trimethylphenol; Phenol, 3-methoxy-2,5,6-trimethyl-; 2,5,6-Trimethyl-3-methoxy-1-hydroxybenzene; 3-Methoxymestiol; Mestiol 3-methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 3-Methoxy-2,5,6-Trimethyl-Phenol in high-purity grades suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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