2,3-DIHYDROXY-4-METHOXYACETOPHENONE Property

Melting point:

133 °C

Boiling point:

359.6±42.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.284±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

form 

powder to crystal

pka

8.98±0.15(Predicted)

color 

Light yellow to Yellow to Green

Safety

HS Code 

2914.50.3000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2,3-DIHYDROXY-4-METHOXYACETOPHENONE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

1-(2,3-Dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)ethanone is a a neuroprotective compound isolated from Cynenchum paniculatum. It exerts neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing activities through its antioxidant activity and may be helpful for the treatment of Alzheimer''s disease.

Preparation

Preparation by reaction of acetic acid on pyrogallol 1-methyl ether, ? with zinc chloride at reflux (155–160°) (Nencki reaction); ? with boron trifluoride on a steam bath (77%).