Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (4-Chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)methanol (CAS: 90296-27-8)?
Answer
(4-Chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)methanol is primarily used as a precursor in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of various drugs. It is also used in the chemical industry for the production of dyes and other organic compounds. Its use in food and cosmetics is limited due to its chemical nature.
About
CAS No
90296-27-8
English Name
(4-Chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C8H9ClO2
Molecular Weight
172.611 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)Cl)CO
InChIKey
AXXPZAITCCIOIA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-06 17:15
