Compound Q&A
How is (2-methoxyphenyl)methanol (CAS: 612-16-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
(2-Methoxyphenyl)methanol is typically synthesized via the reduction of 2-methoxybenzaldehyde. This can be achieved using hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst like palladium on carbon. The reaction is selective and provides high yields. Other methods include the direct methylation of hydroxybenzaldehyde followed by reduction.
About
CAS No
612-16-8
English Name
(2-methoxyphenyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C8H10O2
Molecular Weight
138.17 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC=CC=C1CO
InChIKey
WYLYBQSHRJMURN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-17 07:35
