Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether (4-Methoxyphenol) | 150-76-5

Description :

Overview of 4-Methoxyphenol

4-Methoxyphenol, also called Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether, is a white to light tan solid with a mild smell. It is mainly used to keep products fresh and stable during storage.

This ingredient helps stop creams, lotions, and many liquid products from changing color or going bad too quickly.

It mixes easily with alcohol and other common ingredients, so it can be added to many cosmetic and industrial formulas without any trouble.

Because of its steady performance, 4-Methoxyphenol is widely used in skincare, chemicals, and everyday products that need a long shelf life.

Available as white waxy crystals or flakes, 4-Methoxyphenol (CAS 150-76-5) is highly valued for its ability to prevent premature polymerization. It serves as an essential additive for manufacturers handling acrylics, methacrylates, and vinyl monomers, ensuring consistent product quality from production to end-use.

Applications of 4-Methoxyphenol

1. Fragrance & Perfumery Intermediates

• Used as a key intermediate in fragrance synthesis
• Supports production of aroma chemicals and perfumery compounds
• Helps develop complex fragrance profiles
  
  

2. Aroma Chemical Manufacturing

• Used in production of specialty aroma compounds
• Enhances efficiency of fragrance chemical synthesis
• Applied in industrial fragrance manufacturing
  
  

3. Personal Care Fragrance

• Indirectly used in cosmetic and personal care formulations
• Supports development of fragrance ingredients for soaps, lotions, and creams
  
  

4. Specialty Fragrance Applications

• Used in custom fragrance formulation processes
• Helps create unique and stable aroma compositions
• Suitable for large-scale aroma chemical production

• Solvent Compatibility: It shows excellent solubility in common organic solvents like Acetone and Methanol.

• Formulation Support: Often used in systems that include Hydroquinone or other phenolic stabilizers for comprehensive oxidative protection.

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Store in a cool, dry area away from sunlight.
• Use gloves, a mask, and goggles when handling powders.
• Keep the container tightly closed to avoid moisture.
• Follow local chemical disposal rules.
  
  

Where to Buy 4-Methoxyphenol?

Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether Manufacturer 

High-purity Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether is available from reliable producers who supply industrial and cosmetic grades.

4-Methoxyphenol Distributor & Supplier

Chemicalbull Pvt. Ltd. supplies 4-Methoxyphenol for polymer, personal-care, chemical, and manufacturing applications.

4-Methoxyphenol MSDS

MSDS and technical sheets are available on request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is 4-Methoxyphenol used for?
   

   It is used as a stabilizer, antioxidant, and polymerization inhibitor in industry and cosmetics.
   
   

2. What is the formula for 4-Methoxyphenol?
   

   The formula is C₇H₈O₂.
   
   

3. What is the pH of 4-Methoxyphenol?
   

   It is weakly acidic due to the phenolic OH group.
   
   

4. What is the structure of 4-Methoxyphenol?
   

   It has a benzene ring with an OH group and a methoxy group (–OCH₃) at the para (4) position.
   
   

5. Which is more acidic: phenol or 4-Methoxyphenol?
   

   Phenol is more acidic. The methoxy group in 4-Methoxyphenol makes it less acidic.