4-Methylcatechol CAS 452-86-8

4-Methylcatechol (CAS 452-86-8) User Guide: Applications, Case Studies & Procurement Insights

Table of Contents

• 1. Product Overview & Specifications
• 2. Key Applications & Industrial Uses
• 3. Operational Best Practices
• 4. Case Studies
• 5. Client Success Stories
• 6. Request Customized Solutions

1. Product Overview & Specifications

CAS Number: 452-86-8
Chemical Formula: C7H8O2
Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydroxytoluene, 4-Methylpyrocatechol

2. Key Applications & Industrial Uses

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Used in synthesis of:

• Parkinson’s disease medications (e.g., Entacapone precursors)
• Antioxidant drug formulations

Cosmetic Stabilizer

Functions as:

• Natural preservative in organic skincare products
• Oxidation inhibitor in hair dyes

Polymer Chemistry

• Cross-linking agent for specialty resins
• UV stabilizer in engineering plastics

3. Operational Best Practices

Storage Requirements

• Store in amber glass containers at 15-25°C
• Maintain nitrogen atmosphere for long-term storage

Safety Protocols

• Use NIOSH-approved P100 respirators during handling
• Emergency shower stations within 10-second access

4. Case Studies

Pharmaceutical Synthesis Optimization

Challenge: Improve yield in Levodopa intermediate production
Solution: Implemented 4-Methylcatechol at 0.8mol% concentration
Result: 22% yield increase with 99.3% purity

Biodegradable Polymer Development

Objective: Create UV-resistant food packaging
Formulation: 1.2% 4-Methylcatechol in PLA matrix
Outcome: Extended product shelf life by 40%

5. Client Success Stories

European Pharma Leader (Confidential)

• Annual Consumption: 8.5 metric tons
• Application: Neurological drug production
• ROI Achieved: 18-month payback period

US Cosmetic Manufacturer

• Product: Vegan hair color formulations
• Benefit: Reduced preservative costs by 35%
• Scale: 600kg/month continuous supply

6. Request Customized Solutions

Contact our technical team for:

• Bulk pricing (100kg+ quantities)
• Custom purity specifications (98-99.9%)
• Regulatory compliance documentation

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