2-Methoxy-3-methylbenzoic acid

CAS: 26507-91-5

Ref. 3D-FM70200

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methoxy-3-methylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-o-anisic acid2-Methoxy-m-toluic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methoxy-3-methylbenzoic acid is a methoxy methyl, benzyl, methyl ether that can be used as a reagent in organic chemistry. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of phthalic anhydride and in the production of esters and quinones. 2-Methoxy-3-methylbenzoic acid is also used to produce potassium t-butoxide, which can be used for the synthesis of new types of reagents for organic synthesis. The chemical reacts with potassium hydroxide or potassium t-butoxide to form potassium 2-methoxy 3-methyl benzoate, which is soluble in water. This compound can also be produced from methoxy methyl benzyl chloride by reacting it with either potassium or sodium hydroxide.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 166.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-6-4-3-5-7(9(10)11)8(6)12-2/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI key: InChIKey=KISMEIDIHLMTCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1c(C)cccc1C(=O)O