Overview

IDCS-641742f3b28a
CAS RN488-17-5
Synonyms 3-methylcatechol
3-methylbenzene-1,2-diol
488-17-5
2,3-dihydroxytoluene
1,2-Benzenediol, 3-methyl-
2,3-Toluenediol
1,2-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzene
3-Methyl-1,2-dihydroxybenzene
CHEBI:18404
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Identification

Molecular FormulaC7H8O2
Molecular Weight124.14 g/mol
CAS Number488-17-5
IUPAC Name

3-methylbenzene-1,2-diol

CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)O)O
InChI=1S/C7H8O2/c1-5-3-2-4-6(8)7(5)9/h2-4,8-9H,1H3

PGSWEKYNAOWQDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety & Regulations

⚠ Warning Handle according to recommended safety guidelines.
  • WarningH302 (18.8%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • WarningH312 (16.7%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
  • WarningH315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • WarningH319 (97.9%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • WarningH332 (14.6%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
  • WarningH335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Storage Conditions

Store at ambient temperature and humidity (2–8 °C).

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3-Methylcatechol

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