Methyl 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzoate

CAS: 79383-44-1

Ref. 3D-FM126728

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzoate
• Synonyms: benzoic acid, 2-methoxy-6-methyl-, methyl ester, o-Anisic acid, 6-methyl-, methyl ester, o-Anisicacid, 6-methyl-, methyl ester (6CI,7CI)

Description

Methyl 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzoate is an organic compound belonging to the class of cyclohexadienes. It is a synthetic substance that can be used in the synthesis of other chemicals. Methyl 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzoate can act as a methylating agent and be used to produce methyl esters, which are often used as solvents or plasticizers. This compound has been shown to have bioactivity in animals, producing dieckmann's syndrome when injected intraperitoneally. Methyl 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzoate undergoes epimerization at room temperature and is a regiospecific substance, meaning it does not react with other compounds like butane or hexane.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 180.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-7-5-4-6-8(12-2)9(7)10(11)13-3/h4-6H,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=SWZOXFSVZHAWQN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1c(C)cccc1OC