2,4-Dimethoxytoluene

CAS: 38064-90-3

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Product Information

• Name: 2,4-Dimethoxytoluene
• Synonyms: 1,3-Dimethoxy-4-methylbenzene, 1-Methyl-2,4-dimethoxybenzene, 2,4-Dimethoxy-1-Methylbenzene, 4-Methyl-1,3-dimethoxybenzene, 4-Methylresorcinol dimethyl ether, Benzene, 2,4-dimethoxy-1-methyl-, NSC 72351, Toluene, 2,4-dimethoxy-

Description

2,4-Dimethoxytoluene is a natural compound found in the leaves of the arecaceae plant. It is structurally similar to β-caryophyllene and has been shown to have insecticidal activity. The leaf structure of this plant can be analyzed using chromatographic methods, and its fatty acid content can be determined by a reaction mechanism. This compound also has ether linkages and hydroxyl groups that can be analyzed through structural analysis. 2,4-Dimethoxytoluene is extracted from the leaf of this plant using a supercritical fluid extraction method. This extraction process yields a higher concentration than an extraction process with water or ethanol as the solvent. 2,4-Dimethoxytoluene is composed of two methoxy groups that are responsible for its insecticidal activities against mosquitoes.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 152.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H12O2/c1-7-4-5-8(10-2)6-9(7)11-3/h4-6H,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=OSNMRWURXNWCGA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc(C)c(OC)c1