CAS Number150-76-5
SynonymsHQMME; HYDROQUINONE METHYL ETHER; Hydroquinone monomethyl ether; MEHQ; methylhydroquinone; Anisyl alcohol; p-Hydroxyanisole; Leucobasal; PHENOL,4-METHOXY; P-METHOXYPHENOL; mequinol; para-hydroxyanisole; para-methoxy phenol; EINECS 205-769-8; 4-Methoxy-phenol; P-GUAIACOL; 1-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Hydroxyanisole; 4-Methoxyphenol; PARA-METHOXYPHENOL; P-ANISYL ALCOHOL; MFCD00002332
Molecular FormulaCH3OC6H4OH
Molecular Weight124.14
Purity99%
Density1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point243 °C (lit.)
Melting Point55-57 °C (lit.)
AppearancePink crystal or white waxy solid
EINECS205-769-8
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 150-76-5 |
| Catalog No. | 2A-9021009 |
| Chinese Name | 4-甲氧基苯酚(MEHQ) |
| Synonyms | HQMME; HYDROQUINONE METHYL ETHER; Hydroquinone monomethyl ether; MEHQ; methylhydroquinone; Anisyl alcohol; p-Hydroxyanisole; Leucobasal; PHENOL,4-METHOXY; P-METHOXYPHENOL; mequinol; para-hydroxyanisole; para-methoxy phenol; EINECS 205-769-8; 4-Methoxy-phenol; P-GUAIACOL; 1-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Hydroxyanisole; 4-Methoxyphenol; PARA-METHOXYPHENOL; P-ANISYL ALCOHOL; MFCD00002332 |
| Molecular Formula | CH3OC6H4OH |
| Molecular Weight | 124.14 |
| Purity | 99 |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Boiling Point | 243 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 55-57 °C (lit.) |
| Appearance | Pink crystal or white waxy solid |
| Water Solubility | 40 g/L (25 ºC) |
| Storage Condition | Store in a dry and cool place. |
| Application | Mequinol (4-Methoxyphenol) is one of the bioactive ingredients of Mercurialis spp and is mainly used for skin discoloration. |
| EINECS | 205-769-8 |
| HTC | 2909500000 |
| PubChem ID | 24896699 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002332 |
| SMILES | COc1ccc(O)cc1 |
| InChI | 1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-4-2-6(8)3-5-7/h2-5,8H,1H3 |
| InChI Key | NWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Beilstein/REAXYS | 507924 |
| NACRES Code | NA.22 |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |
| MSDS | msds/21009_1_150_76_5.pdf |
| Bioactivity | Mequinol (4-Methoxyphenol) is one of bioactive components in Mercurialis spp. Mequinol is used for skin depigmentation[1] Related Catalog Research Areas >> Others Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others References [1]. Callender VD, et al. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: etiologic and therapeutic considerations. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2011 Apr 1;12(2):87-99. Chemical & Physical Properties Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 243.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg Melting Point 56 °C Molecular Formula C7H8O2 Molecular Weight 124.137 Flash Point 120.8±4.8 °C Exact Mass 124.052429 PSA 29.46000 LogP 1.31 Vapour density 4.3 (vs air) Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C Index of Refraction 1.535 InChIKey NWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N SMILES COc1ccc(O)cc1 Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with halogens, oxidizing agents. Water Solubility 40 g/L (25 ºC) |
| Use of | Mequinol (4-Methoxyphenol) is one of bioactive components in Mercurialis spp. Mequinol is used for skin depigmentation[1] Properties Articles48 Name 4-Methoxyphenol Synonym More Synonyms Mequinol Biological Activity Description Mequinol (4-Methoxyphenol) is one of bioactive components in Mercurialis spp. Mequinol is used for skin depigmentation[1] Related Catalog Research Areas >> Others Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others References [1]. Callender VD, et al. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: etiologic and therapeutic considerations. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2011 Apr 1;12(2):87-99. Chemical & Physical Properties Molecular Formula C7H8O2 Exact Mass 124.052429 PSA 29.46000 Vapour density 4.3 (vs air) Index of Refraction 1.535 InChIKey NWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with halogens, oxidizing agents. |
| Tax Rebate | 9.0% |
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