2’,4’-Dihydroxyacetophenone

• CAT Number: R050669
• CAS Number: 89-84-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.149
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone; 1-Acetylbenzene-2,4-diol; Resacetophenone; Resoacetophenone; β-Resacetophenone; 4-Acetyl-1,3-benzenediol; 4-Acetylresorcinol; NSC 10883; NSC 37559
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-5(9)7-3-2-6(10)4-8(7)11/h2-4,10-11H,1H3
• InChIKey: SULYEHHGGXARJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)O

2’,4’-Dihydroxyacetophenone(CAT: R050669) is a phenolic ketone compound featuring hydroxyl groups at the 2′ and 4′ positions of the aromatic ring and an acetyl group at the para position. This molecule is valued in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and synthetic chemistry as a versatile intermediate. Its dual hydroxyl groups contribute to antioxidant activity and enable further functionalization via esterification or etherification. Commonly used in the synthesis of flavonoids, UV-absorbers, and biologically active compounds, it also serves as a reference standard in analytical chemistry.