2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid

CAS: 632-46-2

Ref. 3D-FD22359

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Carboxy-1,3-dimethylbenzene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid is a colorless solid that has a molecular weight of 162.2 g/mol and an empirical formula of C7H8O2. It has a melting point of about 82 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of about 315 degrees Celsius. 2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid is soluble in water at 100 degrees Celsius. It has been shown to act as a potent antagonist for the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors. This compound also has basic properties due to its hydrogen bonding interactions with proteins and other molecules. 2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid has been shown to be efficient in supramolecular chemistry because it is electron deficient and contains thermodynamic functional groups such as carboxylic acids and alcohols.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder