100118-34-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzenediol diacetate
• CAS NO: 100118-34-1
• Molecular Weight: 238.24
• Mol File: 100118-34-1.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzenediol diacetate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzenediol diacetate(100118-34-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzenediol diacetate(100118-34-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 100118-34-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Upstream product

• 494-99-5 1,2-dimethoxy-4-methylbenzene 
• 104-93-8 p-methylanizole 
• 64-19-7 acetic acid 
• 7417-68-7 2,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxytoluene 
• 17336-11-7 2-acetoxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid 
• 108-24-7 acetic anhydride 
• 614-13-1 2-methoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone 

Relevant articles and documents

Direct Acetoxylation of Arenes

Acetoxylation of arenes is an important reaction and an unmet need in chemistry. We report a metal-free, direct acetoxylation reaction using sodium nitrate under an anhydrous environment of trifluoroacetic acid, acetic acid, and acetic anhydride. Arenes (31 examples), with oxidation potentials (Eox, in V vs SCE) lower than benzene (2.48 V), were acetoxylated with good yields and regioselectivity. A stepwise, single electron-transfer mechanism is proposed.