CAS 2859-78-1: Bromoveratrole

4-Bromo-1,2-dimethoxybenzene

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4-Bromoveratrole is a triphenylene with a molecular weight of 454.42 g/mol and a melting point of 90°C. It has been shown that this molecule binds to the receptor for acetylcholine, which is found in the central nervous system and on muscles. The binding of 4-bromoveratrole to this receptor leads to the release of chloride ions from the cell, which increases the activity of acetylcholine. The detection sensitivity of 4-bromoveratrole in solution was determined by adding malonic acid or hydrochloric acid, which led to an increase in fluorescence intensity. This molecule also has fatty acid and hydroxyl groups that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Applications 4-Bromo-1,2-dimethoxybenzene is a metabolite of bromobenzene, with a catechol moiety in the substructure. It also has use as a redox shuttle additive, essentially a component in lithium batteries that consumes excess current during overcharge. References Billings, R.E. et al.: Drugs. Metab. Disp., 13, 287 (1985); Adachi, M. et al.: J. Electrochem. Soc., 146, 1256 (1999);

4-Bromo-1,2-dimethoxybenzene is a metabolite of bromobenzene, with a catechol moiety in the substructure. It also has use as a redox shuttle additive, essentially a component in lithium batteries that consumes excess current during overcharge. And also used in the synthesis of the isoquinoline alkaloid (-)-mesembrine. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications Labeled 4-Bromo-1,2-dimethoxybenzene is a metabolite of bromobenzene, with a catechol moiety in the substructure. It also has use as a redox shuttle additive, essentially a component in lithium batteries that consumes excess current during overcharge. References Billings, R.E. et al.: Drugs. Metab. Disp., 13, 287 (1985); Adachi, M. et al.: J. Electrochem. Soc., 146, 1256 (1999);