2,4,5-Trimethylbenzoic acid

CAS: 528-90-5

Ref. 3D-FT67047

Product Information

• Name: 2,4,5-Trimethylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: Benzoic acid, 2,4,5-trimethyl-, Brn 2084752, Durylic acid, Nsc 147400

Description

2,4,5-Trimethylbenzoic acid is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. It is used as an analytical reagent and oxidation catalyst. 2,4,5-Trimethylbenzoic acid can be found in polymer films and inorganic acids. The oxidation products of 2,4,5-Trimethylbenzoic acid are known to have antioxidant properties. The compound can be found as an oxidant or an activator in organic synthesis reactions. 2,4,5-Trimethylbenzoic acid has been used as a starting material for the synthesis of acyl halides and carboxylates. It also has been used to synthesize fatty acids from unsaturated hydrocarbons.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-6-4-8(3)9(10(11)12)5-7(6)2/h4-5H,1-3H3,(H,11,12)
• InChI key: InChIKey=QENJZWZWAWWESF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1cc(C)c(C(=O)O)cc1C