3-Methylcatechol
Also known as: 1,2-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzene, 2,3-Dihydroxytoluene, 3-Methyl-1,2-benzenediol, 3-Methylpyrocatechol, 3-Methylbenzene-1,2-diol, 2,3-Toluenediol, 1,2-Benzenediol, 3-methyl-, 3-Methylcatechol-d3, 2,3-Toluenediol-d3, MFCD00016435
3-Methylcatechol (CAS 488-17-5) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.137 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 65-68 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 240.9±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 116.7±16.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 488-17-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-20682-6
- Molecular Formula
- C7H8O2
- Molecular Weight
- 124.137 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 65-68 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 240.9±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 116.7±16.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 124.052429 |
| PSA | 40.46000 |
| LogP | 1.34 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.595 |
| Additional Property | soluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. L E Hüsken, et al. Integrated bioproduction and extraction of 3-methylcatechol. J Biotechnol. 2001 Jun 1;88(1):11-9. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2907299090 |
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| Summary | 2907299090 polyphenols; phenol-alcohols。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3-Methylcatechol?
The CAS number of 3-Methylcatechol is 488-17-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Methylcatechol?
3-Methylcatechol has molecular formula C7H8O2 and molecular weight 124.137 g/mol.
Is 3-Methylcatechol hazardous?
3-Methylcatechol has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 3-Methylcatechol?
For 3-Methylcatechol, Upstream Products: 2-Methoxy-6-methylphenol, 3-Methylsalicylaldehyde, 2,3-dimethoxytoluene; Downstream Products: 3-Methylphthalonitrile, 2,3-dimethoxytoluene, 2-Methoxy-6-methylphenol.
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