PDMB

1,4-Dimethoxybenzene (PDMB) is obtained from hydroquinone and is a solid crystalline mass, white in colour with pleasant sweet odour. It is used in synthesis of the active pharmaceutical ingredient Medodrine. It is manufactured industrially by the methylation of hydroquinone.

Applications:
Used in industry as an intermediate for fine chemical synthesis or an ingredient in the formulation of perfumes, cosmetics, personal care products, detergents (washing and cleaning products) and flavouring agents.
Used in dyes (yellow pigment).
Used as a weathering agent in paints and dyes