CAS 2243-32-5
:2,3,4,5,6-Pentamethylbenzoic acid
Description:
2,3,4,5,6-Pentamethylbenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by a benzoic acid structure with five methyl groups attached to the benzene ring at positions 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This compound is typically a white crystalline solid at room temperature and is known for its relatively high melting point compared to other benzoic acids due to the steric hindrance introduced by the multiple methyl groups. The presence of the carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) imparts acidic properties, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as esterification and acid-base reactions. Its solubility in organic solvents is generally good, while its solubility in water is limited due to the hydrophobic nature of the methyl groups. 2,3,4,5,6-Pentamethylbenzoic acid is utilized in organic synthesis and may serve as a building block in the production of more complex chemical compounds. Additionally, it may exhibit interesting biological activities, although specific studies on its biological properties may be limited.
Formula:C12H16O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C12H16O2/c1-6-7(2)9(4)11(12(13)14)10(5)8(6)3/h1-5H3,(H,13,14)
InChI key:InChIKey=MNLKGWIYXCKWBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(O)(=O)C1=C(C)C(C)=C(C)C(C)=C1C
Synonyms:- Benzoic acid, 2,3,4,5,6-pentamethyl-
- Benzoic acid, pentamethyl-
- NSC 245093
- Pentamethylbenzoic acid
- Permethylbenzoic acid
- 2,3,4,5,6-Pentamethylbenzoic acid
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