4-methylcatechol

Independent reference data for 4-methylcatechol (CAS 452-86-8), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

4-Methylcatechol (Class: Other Substances, Added Date: 07-2019)Naturally occurring or synthetic substances that inhibit or retard oxidation reactions. They counteract the damaging effects of oxidation in animal tissues.

Synonyms and trade names

4-Methylcatechol; 452-86-8; 4-methylbenzene-1,2-diol; 3,4-Dihydroxytoluene; Homocatechol; 4-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol; Homopyrocatechol; p-Methylcatechol; 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-methyl-; Toluene-3,4-diol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzene; p-Methylpyrocatechol; 4-Methyl-1,2-dihydroxybenzene; Pyrocatechol, 4-methyl-; 2-Hydroxy-4-methylphenol; DTXSID5020861

GHS hazard classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (11.9%), H312 (10.2%), H315 (100%), H319 (100%), H335 (98.3%)

H302 (11.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

H312 (10.2%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]

What the public record says

4-methylcatechol · CAS 452-86-8 · C7H8O2. UNII 12GLI7JGB3. Boiling Point: 251; Melting Point: 65; Melting Point: 65 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.