Name | Veratrole |
Synonyms | ODMB Veratrole FEMA 3799 o-Dimethoxybenzene 1,2-Dimethoxybenzen 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene DIMETHYLPYROCATECHIN 1,2-DIMETHOXYBENZENE GUAIACOL METHYL ETHER CATECHOL DIMETHYL ETHER VERATROLE PESTANAL (1,2-DIMETHOXYBENZENE |
CAS | 91-16-7 |
EINECS | 202-045-3 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H10O2/c1-9-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10-2/h3-6H,1-2H3 |
InChIKey | ABDKAPXRBAPSQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C8H10O2 |
Molar Mass | 138.16 |
Density | 1.084g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | 15°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 206-207°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 189°F |
JECFA Number | 1248 |
Water Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, diethyl ether, acetone, and methanol. Slightly soluble in water. |
Solubility | 6.69g/l insoluble |
Vapor Presure | 0.63 hPa (25 °C) |
Appearance | Powder |
Color | White to cream |
Merck | 14,9956 |
BRN | 1364621 |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.533(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 1.08 melting point 15°C boiling point 206-207°C refractive index 1.533-1.535 flash point 87°C |
Use | It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, and used in the pharmaceutical industry to synthesize tetrahydropalmatine and isoboridine. It is also a reagent for the determination of lactic acid and glycerol in blood. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | CZ6475000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29093090 |
Toxicity | LD50 in rats, mice (mg/kg): 1360, 2020 orally (Jenner) |