Description

2-Isopropoxy-4-Methoxyphenol is a specialized phenolic ether compound with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both isopropoxy and methoxy substituents on the phenol ring, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This product is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to impart specific properties like antioxidant activity or UV stability to specialty polymers and coatings.
• Antioxidant Precursor: Acts as a starting material for manufacturing synthetic antioxidants used in various industrial applications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in organic synthesis for creating complex ethers and other fine chemicals.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for novel compound discovery and process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isopropoxy-4-Methoxyphenol
CAS No.	86636-06-8
Molecular Formula	C11H16O3
Molecular Weight	196.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2-isopropoxyphenol; 2-Isopropoxy-4-methoxy-1-hydroxybenzene; 1-Hydroxy-2-isopropoxy-4-methoxybenzene; Phenol, 2-isopropoxy-4-methoxy-; Guaiacol, 2-isopropoxy-; Isopropoxyguaiacol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Isopropoxy-4-Methoxyphenol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or equivalent light-blocking material until use.

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.