3,5-Dinitrocatechol

• Catalog No.: D131
• CAS Number: 7659-29-2
• M. F.: C6H4N2O6
• M. W.: 200.10576

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 3,5-dinitrobenzene-1,2-diol
• IUPAC Traditional name: 3,5-dinitrocatechol
• Synonyms: 3,5-Dinitro-1,2-benzenediol; OR-486

DATABASE IDS

• PubChem SID: 24278158
• CAS Number: 7659-29-2
• MDL Number: MFCD00069263

PROPERTIES

• Gene Information: human ... COMT(1312)
• Apperance: yellow solid
• Solubility: H2O: slightly soluble0.17 mg/mL
• Solubility: 45% (w/v) aq 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin: soluble2.8 mg/mL
• Solubility: 0.1 M HCl: slightly soluble
• Solubility: DMSO: soluble
• Solubility: aqueous buffer pH > 5: soluble
• Solubility: ethanol: soluble
• Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
• RTECS: CZ8947010
• Storage Temperature: 2-8°C
• German water hazard class: 3

DETAILS

Description (English)

Application
Chelating reagent used in a sensitive (μM) assay for vanadium.1
Biochem/physiol Actions
Selective inhibitor of catechol O-methyl transferase (COMT); penetrates the blood brain barrier and is useful both orally and parenteraly in experiments where inhibition of COMT in the central nervous system is required.
Caution
Photosensitive
Quality
Solutions may be stored for several days at 4 °C.