| Description | 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene, a natural product secreted by Silene latifolia, is an effective pollinator for the nocturnal moth Hadena bicruris. |
| Synonyms | Veratrole, AI302281, AI3 02281, AI3-02281 |
| molecular weight | 138.16 |
| Molecular formula | C8H10O2 |
| CAS | 91-16-7 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 45.0 mg/mL (325.7 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
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