5-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene-1,3-diol CAS 6307-89-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6307-89-7
Molecular FormulaC19H20O6
Molecular Weight344.36 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene-1,3-diol CAS 6307-89-7 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, 5-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene-1,3-diol (C19H20O6) contains a flavonoid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 10.0, corresponding to approximately 10 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 344.36 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

5-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene-1,3-diol (CAS 6307-89-7) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C19H20O6 and a molecular weight of 344.36 g/mol.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 5-Methoxy-2-methylbenzene-1,3-diol under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC19H20O6
Molecular Weight344.36 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)10.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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