2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde

CAS: 5779-94-2

Ref. 3D-FD61423

Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
• Synonyms: Benzaldehyde, 2,5-dimethyl-, Isoxylaldehyde

Description

2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is a chemical that is used in the synthesis of various compounds. It has been shown to have anticancer and energy metabolism properties. 2,5-Dimethylbenzaldehyde can be used as an energy source in the mitochondria. This compound also prevents the formation of fatty acids by inhibiting the conversion of acetyl-CoA into malonyl-CoA. The phase transition temperature for 2,5-dimethylbenzaldehyde is approximately −20 °C. The reaction mechanism for this compound is not well understood, but it has been shown to react with piperonal to form 3,4-dimethylbenzyl alcohol and methyl ethyl ether, which are both carcinogenic compounds. Chemical ionization mass spectrometry experiments have shown that protonated 2,5-dimethylbenzaldehyde reacts with methane gas to form methyl ethane and hydrogen gas. Thermodynamic data suggest that 2,5-dimethyl

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 134.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O
• Purity: Min. 98.0 Area-%
• Color/Form: Slightly Yellow Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O/c1-7-3-4-8(2)9(5-7)6-10/h3-6H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=SMUVABOERCFKRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(C)c(C=O)c1