Synonyms: p-Methoxyphenol; 4-Hydroxyanisole; 4-MP; HQMME; Hydroquinone monomethyl ether; MEHQ; MQ-F; p-Guaiacol
Molecular Formula: C7H8O2
Molecular Weight: 124.14
Linear Structural Formula: CH3OC6H4OH
MDL Number: MFCD00002332
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: 55-57 C (lit.)
Application: 4-methoxyphenol may be used in the synthesis of butylated hydroxy anisoles via alkylation with methyl tert-butyl ether over a non-zeolitic solid acidic catalyst. This process is eco-friendly when compared to the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. 4-MP may also react with aqueous nitrous acid to form 2-nitro-4-methoxyphenol and benzoquinone in varying ratios depending on the reaction conditions. 4-MP can be used as a building block in designing β-cyclodextrin 4-methoxyphenol conjugates that can be potential ligands for drug complexation.
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Beilstein Registry Number: 507924
EC No.: 205-769-8
Boiling Point: 243°C(lit.)
Melting Point: 55-57°C(lit.)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2