Compound Q&A
How is (3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)methanol (CAS: 705-76-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)methanol can be synthesized by the reduction of 3,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde with a reducing agent like sodium borohydride. This process provides a yield of up to 90% with good selectivity. Other methods include the reaction of 3,5-dimethoxybenzoyl chloride with methanol in the presence of a base.
About
CAS No
705-76-0
English Name
(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C9H12O3
Molecular Weight
168.19 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC(=CC(=C1)CO)OC
InChIKey
AUDBREYGQOXIFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
