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1,2-Dimethoxybenzene (CAS 91-16-7)

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Alternate Names:
Pyrocatechol dimethyl ether; Veratrole
Application:
1,2-Dimethoxybenzene is useful for organic synthesis of aromatic compounds
CAS Number:
91-16-7
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
138.16
Molecular Formula:
C6H4(OCH3)2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,2-Dimethoxybenzene is a chemical compound that functions as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic compounds. It serves as a building block in the production of agrochemicals other fine chemicals. The mechanism of action of 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene involves its participation in organic reactions, such as Friedel-Crafts acylation and alkylation, as well as in the formation of heterocyclic compounds. 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene undergoes substitution reactions with various electrophiles, leading to the formation of new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Its role in these reactions contributes to the development of diverse chemical structures with potential applications in development. 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene can be utilized as a solvent in certain chemical processes, further expanding its functional role in experimental applications.


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1,2-Dimethoxybenzene, 5 g

sc-237680
5 g
$19.00

1,2-Dimethoxybenzene, 100 g

sc-237680A
100 g
$24.00