8.08529

Pyrocatechol dimethyl ether

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Pyrocatechol dimethyl ether, Veratrole, 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene
• Linear Formula: (CH₃O)₂C₆H₄
• CAS Number: 91-16-7
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• MDL number: MFCD00008357
• UNSPSC Code: 12352112
• EC Index Number: 202-045-3
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 0.63 hPa ( 25 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• potency: 890 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat)
• mp: 22-23 °C
• transition temp: flash point 87 °C
• solubility: insoluble 6.69 g/L
• density: 1.085 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O2/c1-9-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10-2/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChI key: ABDKAPXRBAPSQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.084 - 1.086
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 161.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 72 °C - closed cup