3,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid

CAS: 619-04-5

Ref. 3D-FD54829

Product Information

• Name: 3,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 1-Carboxy-3,4-dimethylbenzene, 3,4-Dimethyl Benzoic Acid, Benzoic acid, 3,4-dimethyl-

Description

3,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid is a benzoate compound that is produced by bacteria. It has been shown to have a viscosity of 0.05 cP at 25°C and a melting point of 181°C. It also has the molecular formula C9H11O2, which consists of two carbons, 11 hydrogens, and one oxygen atom. 3,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid is found in urine samples as a metabolite of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (p-OHBA). This compound also has photochemical properties and can be used for analytical determination of urinary p-OHBA levels. 3,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid is not active against bacterial pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus or Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. However, it does show some activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O2/c1-6-3-4-8(9(10)11)5-7(6)2/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=OPVAJFQBSDUNQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(C(=O)O)cc1C