Compound Q&A
What is 4-(1-Phenylethyl)-1,3-benzenediol (CAS: 85-27-8)?
Answer
4-(1-Phenylethyl)-1,3-benzenediol, also known as 4-(1-Phenylethyl)hydroquinone, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C15H14O2. It is a yellow crystalline solid that exhibits antioxidant properties and is commonly used as a precursor in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical and industrial compounds. Its structure consists of a hydroquinone core with a phenylethyl group attached at the 4-position.
About
CAS No
85-27-8
English Name
4-(1-Phenylethyl)-1,3-benzenediol
Molecular Formula
C14H14O2
Molecular Weight
214.26 g/mol
SMILES
CC(c1ccccc1)c2ccc(O)cc2O
InChIKey
PQSXNIMHIHYFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
