2-Chloro-6-methoxytoluene

Ref. 3D-DAA26088

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chloro-6-methoxytoluene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Chloro-6-methoxytoluene is a synthetic organometallic compound that belongs to the group of glycopeptide antibiotics. It has been used as an intermediate for the synthesis of other glycopeptides, such as vancomycin and teicoplanin. The 2-chloro-6-methoxytoluene molecule contains a reactive enolate (-C(O)CH=CH2-) group, which is nucleophilic and can react with various organic compounds, such as dimethylformamide (DMF), bromoethane, or methybenzene. The regiospecificity of this reaction depends on the position of the substituent on the benzene ring. This compound is also selective in its antibiotic activity and only inhibits Gram-positive bacteria.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 156.61 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₉ClO
• Purity: Min. 95%