Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Methyl-1,3-benzenediol (CAS: 496-73-1)?
Answer
4-Methyl-1,3-benzenediol (CAS: 496-73-1) is a white, crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 143.16 g/mol. It has a solubility of 1.22 g/100 mL in water and is slightly soluble in ethanol. This compound is reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic substitution reactions. It exhibits a pKa of around 11.2 and is used in various industrial applications due to its chemical stability and reactivity.
About
CAS No
496-73-1
English Name
4-Methyl-1,3-benzenediol
Molecular Formula
C7H8O2
Molecular Weight
124.14 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)O
InChIKey
FNYDIAAMUCQQDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
