4055-72-5

Basic information

• Product Name: Pyrocatechol
• Synonyms: 5-Allyl-1-methoxy-2,3-dihydroxybenzene;1,2-Benzenediol, 3-methoxy-5-(2-propen-1-yl)-
• CAS NO: 4055-72-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 110.11064
• Mol File: 4055-72-5.mol

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: Pyrocatechol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Pyrocatechol(4055-72-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Pyrocatechol(4055-72-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 4055-72-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Chemical Synthesis:
Pyrocatechol is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals, including dyes, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. Its ability to form derivatives and participate in different chemical reactions makes it a versatile compound in the chemical industry.
Used in Insecticides and Acaricides:
Pyrocatechol is used as a precursor in the synthesis of Myristicin (M884600), a naturally occurring insecticide and acaricide. Myristicin has potential neurotoxic effects on neuroblastoma cells, making it a valuable compound for pest control.
Used in Pharmaceutical Applications:
Due to its chemical properties, Pyrocatechol can be used in the development of pharmaceuticals. It can be converted into various derivatives that may have therapeutic applications, such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, or other bioactive compounds.
Used in Polymer Industry:
Pyrocatechol can be used in the production of polymers, such as polycarbonate or polyester resins. These polymers have a wide range of applications, including plastics, films, and fibers, due to their durability and versatility.
Used in Analytical Chemistry:
Pyrocatechol can be employed as a reagent in analytical chemistry for the detection and quantification of various metal ions. Its ability to form complexes with metals makes it a useful tool in analytical techniques such as spectrophotometry or chromatography.

Upstream product

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Downstream Products

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Relevant articles and documents

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Allyl/propenyl phenol synthases from the creosote bush and engineering production of specialty/commodity chemicals, eugenol/isoeugenol, in Escherichia coli

The creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) harbors members of the monolignol acyltransferase, allylphenol synthase, and propenylphenol synthase gene families, whose products together are able to catalyze distinct regiospecific conversions of various monolignols into their corresponding allyl- and propenyl-phenols, respectively. In this study, co-expression of a monolignol acyltransferase with either substrate versatile allylphenol or propenylphenol synthases in Escherichia coli established that various monolignol substrates were efficiently converted into their corresponding allyl/propenyl phenols, as well as providing proof of concept for efficacious conversion in a bacterial platform. This capability thus potentially provides an alternate source to these important plant phytochemicals, whether for flavor/fragrance and fine chemicals, or ultimately as commodities, e.g.; for renewable energy or other intermediate chemical purposes. Previous reports had indicated that specific and highly conserved amino acid residues 84 (Phe or Val) and 87 (Ile or Tyr) of two highly homologous allyl/propenyl phenol synthases (circa 96% identity) from a Clarkia species mainly dictate their distinct regiospecific catalyzed conversions to afford either allyl- or propenyl-phenols, respectively. However, several other allyl/propenyl phenol synthase homologs isolated by us have established that the two corresponding amino acid 84 and 87 residues are not, in fact, conserved.

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