1,2,4-Trimethoxybenzene, CAS No. 135-77-3

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135-77-3

Catalog No. EBD2222733

CAS 135-77-3

Name 1,2,4-Trimethoxybenzene

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Basic Information

Synonyms: hydroxyhydroquinonetrimethylether 1,2,4-trimethoxy-benzen benzene,1,2,4-trimethoxy- 1.2.4-trimethoxybenzone 1,2,4-benzenetrioltrimethylether tmb124 1,4,5-trimethoxybenzene 1,2,4-Trimethoxybenzene

Molecular Formula: C9H12O3

Molecular Weight: 168.19

MDL Number: MFCD00008360

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers

Product Description:

1,2,4-Trimethoxybenzene is an aromatic organic compound featuring a benzene ring substituted with three methoxy groups at the 1, 2, and 4 positions. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid at room temperature. Its primary industrial significance lies in the field of organic electronics and materials science. It serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in the synthesis of various advanced functional materials. Specifically, it is extensively used in the preparation of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, organic photovoltaics (OPV), and organic semiconductors. Derivatives of 1,2,4-trimethoxybenzene are key components in the synthesis of host materials, electron-transporting materials (ETMs), and hole-transporting materials (HTMs) due to their favorable electronic properties and molecular tunability. Beyond its role in advanced materials, it also functions as a versatile organic synthesis intermediate. Its methoxy groups can be selectively modified or demethylated, making it a valuable phenolic precursor in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. It requires careful handling as it may cause skin and eye irritation.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 247 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 113 °C

Density: 1.126 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.533(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear light yellow to yellow-brown liquid