2,4,6-Trimethyl-benzeneacetic acid methyl ester

CAS: 41841-19-4

Ref. 3D-RBA84119

Produktinformation

• Name: 2,4,6-Trimethyl-benzeneacetic acid methyl ester

Beschreibung

2,4,6-Trimethylbenzeneacetic acid methyl ester is an organic compound that belongs to the group of sterically hindered phenols. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point of 70°C. 2,4,6-Trimethylbenzeneacetic acid methyl ester can undergo Friedel-Crafts acylation to give benzophenones. The reaction requires heating and a strong base such as sodium hydroxide or potassium tertiary butoxide. The product of this reaction has optical activity depending on the configuration of the starting material. This reaction also requires a catalyst such as aluminum chloride or zinc chloride for optimal yield.
2,4,6-Trimethylbenzeneacetic acid methyl ester is also capable of undergoing hydrolysis under acidic conditions to form benzoic acid and 2-methylbutane-1,4-diol.

• Marke: Biosynth

Chemische Eigenschaften

• Molekulargewicht: 192.25 g/mol
• Formel: C₁₂H₁₆O₂
• Reinheit: Min. 95%