5-Ethyl-1,3-benzenediol

• CAT Number: C000978
• CAS Number: 4299-72-3
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Ethyl-resorcinol; 5-Ethylresorcin; 5-Ethylresorcinol; Homoorcinol
• Solubility: Acetone (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: Off-White to Beige Solid
• Storage: 4°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-ethylbenzene-1,3-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-2-6-3-7(9)5-8(10)4-6/h3-5,9-10H,2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: MSFGJICDOLGZQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)O

5-Ethyl-1,3-benzenediol（Cat No.:C000978）, is a synthetic organic compound. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a faint aromatic odor. The compound contains a hydroxybenzene ring substituted with an ethyl group. 5-Ethyl-1,3-benzenediol is used as a chemical intermediate in various industrial processes, particularly in the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its unique reactivity and functional groups make it valuable in organic transformations.

Reference

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