Methylphloroglucinol

• CAT Number: R042166
• CAS Number: 88-03-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 140.138
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-1,3,5-benzenetriol; 2,4,6-Trihydroxytoluene; 2-Methyl-1,3,5-benzenetriol; 2-Methylphloroglucinol; NSC 112934; NSC 72168; Toluene-2,4,6-triol
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylbenzene-1,3,5-triol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O3/c1-4-6(9)2-5(8)3-7(4)10/h2-3,8-10H,1H3
• InChIKey: BPHYZRNTQNPLFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=C(C=C1O)O)O

Methylphloroglucinol is a methylated derivative of phloroglucinol, a phenolic compound with three hydroxyl groups attached to a benzene ring. It is widely used in pharmaceutical and chemical research due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Methylphloroglucinol is often utilized in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and serves as a key intermediate in the production of drugs, particularly for gastrointestinal disorders. Its phenolic structure allows for diverse chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and related applications.