654-42-2 | 2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	97%	in stock	$8.00	$5.00
1g	97%	in stock	$10.00	$7.00
5g	97%	in stock	$32.00	$22.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB48877
• Chemical Name: 2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone
• CAS Number: 654-42-2
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 138.1638
• MDL Number: MFCD00016466
• SMILES: Oc1cc(C)c(c(c1)C)O
• NSC Number: 36868

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 102
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 10
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
• Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2
• XLogP3: 1

Upstream Synthesis Route

2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis as a key building block. Its unique molecular structure allows for various applications in organic chemistry, particularly in the production of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This compound serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, antioxidants, and polymer additives. In organic reactions, 2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone participates in oxidation and reduction processes, enabling the creation of complex molecular structures. Its precise control over regioselectivity and stereochemistry makes it a valuable tool for synthetic chemists seeking to design and construct advanced molecules with specific properties.

Literature

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• Dioxygenative cleavage of C-methylated hydroquinones and 2,6-dichlorohydroquinone by Pseudomonas sp. HH35.

  Biochimica et biophysica acta 20011107