C10H12O4
196.2 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE
CAS86-81-7EC201-701-6
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde is a naturally occurring aromatic aldehyde found in plants such as Zanthoxylum ailanthoides and Acorus calamus. It is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of trimethoprim, an antibacterial compound.
Pharmaceutical intermediate for trimethoprim synthesis
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
3,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde
InChIKey
OPHQOIGEOHXOGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=CC(=CC(=C1OC)OC)C=O
Synonyms (6)
- 3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE
- 3,5-Trimethoxybenzaldehyde
- Trimethoprim Intermediates