4-Formyl-2-methylresorcinol

• CAT Number: R026416
• CAS Number: 6248-20-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O3
• Molecular Weight: 152.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-β-resorcylaldehyde; 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 2,4-Dihydroxy-m-tolualdehyde; 3-Methyl-2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c1-5-7(10)3-2-6(4-9)8(5)11/h2-4,10-11H,1H3
• InChIKey: AOPMHYFEQDBXPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1O)C=O)O

4-Formyl-2-methylresorcinol (Cat No.: R026416) is an aromatic compound featuring a resorcinol core substituted with a formyl group at the 4-position and a methyl group at the 2-position. This multifunctional molecule contains both aldehyde and hydroxyl groups, making it reactive in various organic synthesis pathways, including condensation and cyclization reactions. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and fine chemicals. Its structural features also make it useful in synthesizing biologically active compounds and heterocyclic scaffolds.