CAS 33967-19-0: 1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)ethanol

Applications 1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)ethanol is an intermediate in the production of Medetomidine (M203250), α2-Adrenergic agonist. Sedative; analgesic. References Kagechika, H., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 32, 1098 (1989), ; Scheinin, M., et al.: Br. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 24, 443 (1987),

1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)ethanol (1-DMPE) is a naturally occurring plant metabolite. It is produced by the oxidation of 3,4-dimethylphenol and other phenolic compounds in lentils. 1-DMPE has been shown to have a number of biotransformations mediated by S cerevisiae and human liver microsomes. These biotransformations include the conversion of 1-DMPE to choline and hydrogen bonding with choline, as well as the formation of aldehydes upon exposure to light. The conversion of 1-DMPE to choline may be important for maintaining membrane fluidity and integrity in plants.