Description
2-Methyl-4-(6-prop-2-enoyloxyhexyloxy)benzoic acid (CAS No. 325976-65-6) is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound with the molecular formula C17H22O5. This specialized chemical features a benzoic acid core substituted with a methyl group at the 2-position and a 6-(prop-2-enoyloxy)hexyloxy chain at the 4-position, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced material synthesis. With a molecular weight of 306.36 g/mol, this compound is particularly useful in liquid crystal and polymer research due to its reactive acrylate moiety and mesogenic benzoic acid structure. Available in >95% purity (HPLC), it is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder with strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Proper storage at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain stability. For research use only – not for drug or household use.
Properties
- CAS Number: 325976-65-6
- Complexity: 366
- IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-4-(6-prop-2-enoyloxyhexoxy)benzoic acid
- InChI: InChI=1S/C17H22O5/c1-3-16(18)22-11-7-5-4-6-10-21-14-8-9-15(17(19)20)13(2)12-14/h3,8-9,12H,1,4-7,10-11H2,2H3,(H,19,20)
- InChI Key: MADNRAFNQOYQEW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 306.14672380
- Molecular Formula: C17H22O5
- Molecular Weight: 306.4
- SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)OCCCCCCOC(=O)C=C)C(=O)O
- Topological: 72.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 306.14672380
- Synonyms: 2-methyl-4-(6-prop-2-enoyloxyhexyloxy)benzoic acid, 2-methyl-4-(6-prop-2-enoyloxyhexoxy)benzoic acid, 325976-65-6, 4-[6-(2-Acryloyloxy)hexyloxy]-2-methylbenzoicacid, SCHEMBL10013676, SBB059713, AKOS024389749, ST51044618
Application
This compound serves as a key monomer in the synthesis of liquid crystalline polymers and photoreactive materials, where its acrylate group enables crosslinking under UV irradiation. Researchers utilize it to develop advanced functional materials with applications in optoelectronic devices, including light-modulating films and optical storage media. The benzoic acid moiety contributes to mesophase formation in liquid crystal systems, making it valuable for display technology research.
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