3446-04-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol
• Synonyms: 4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol;3-diol;4-broMo-5-Methylbenzene-1;4-bromo-5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol
• CAS NO: 3446-04-6
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₇BrO₂
• Molecular Weight: 203.03
• Mol File: 3446-04-6.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 301.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 135.9°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.709g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0006mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.635
• CAS DataBase Reference: 4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol(3446-04-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol(3446-04-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 3446-04-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol, also known as 4-Bromo-5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a bromine atom at the 4th position and a methyl group at the 5th position on a resorcinol backbone. It exhibits unique chemical properties due to its structural features, making it a versatile compound for various applications.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of phenanthrenes, which are compounds known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. These properties make them valuable in the development of drugs targeting conditions that involve oxidative stress and inflammation.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
In the field of organic chemistry, 4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol serves as a key building block for the synthesis of various complex organic molecules. Its unique structural features allow for selective functionalization and modification, making it a useful starting material for the creation of novel compounds with potential applications in various industries.
Used in Research and Development:
4-Bromo-5-methylresorcinol is also utilized in research and development settings, where it can be employed to study the effects of structural modifications on the properties and reactivity of resorcinol-based compounds. This knowledge can be applied to design and develop new molecules with improved or novel functionalities.

InChI:InChI=1/C7H7BrO2/c1-4-2-5(9)3-6(10)7(4)8/h2-3,9-10H,1H3

Upstream product

• 504-15-4 orcinol 
• 78463-32-8 5-methyl-2-bromocyclohex-2-en-3-ol-1-one 
• 7732-18-5 water 
• 7726-95-6 bromine 
• 124-38-9 carbon dioxide 

Downstream Products

• 13321-73-8 2-bromo-1,5-dimethoxy-3-methylbenzene 
• 509074-74-2 4-bromo-3-methoxy-5-methylphenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate 
• 34132-37-1 4-bromo-3-methoxy-5-methylphenol 
• 478705-43-0 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenyl 4-isopropoxy-2'-methoxy-4'-methoxymethoxy-6'-methylbiphenyl-2-carboxylate 
• 509074-75-3 2-bromo-1-methoxy-5-methoxymethoxy-3-methylbenzene 
• 33716-83-5 (2,4-dimethoxy-6-methyl-phenyl)-(3-methoxy-5-methyl-phenyl)-ether 

Relevant articles and documents

SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYSTILBENE COMPOUNDS AND DERIVATIVES SYNTHESIS AND USES THEREOF

The present disclosure relates to substituted hydroxystilbene compounds and derivatives, specifically 2-substituted hydroxystilbene compounds and derivatives, the synthesis of such compounds and their use in therapy.

Regioselective synthesis of phenanthrenes and evaluation of their anti-oxidant based anti-inflammatory potential

Regioselective synthesis of 9,10-Dihydro-2,5-Dimethoxyphenanthrene-1,7-diol (1) and 9,10-Dihydro-2,7-Dimethoxyphenanthrene-1,5-diol (2) was achieved using regioselective methylation, Wittig reaction, intramolecular cyclization and hydrogenation as key ste

Halogenation Using Quaternary Ammonium Polyhalides. IV. Selective Bromination of Phenols by Use of Tetraalkylammonium Tribromides

Reaction of phenols with calculated amounts of benzyltrimethylammonium tribromide or tetrabutylammonium tribromide in dichloromethane-methanol for 0.5-1 h under mild conditions gave, selectively, the objective mono-, di-, or tribromophenols in good yields.