Description

Methyl 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzoate (CAS No. 83194-70-1) is a high-purity benzoate derivative with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₂O₃. This compound is characterized by its hydroxyl and methyl ester functional groups positioned on a dimethyl-substituted benzene ring, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. With a molecular weight of 180.20 g/mol, it offers excellent stability and solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Ideal for researchers and scientists, this product is rigorously tested for purity (>98% by HPLC) and is supplied in sealed, light-resistant packaging to ensure long-term integrity. Suitable for use in analytical standards, chemical synthesis, and material science applications.

Properties

• CAS Number: 83194-70-1
• Complexity: 179
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-benzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O3/c1-6-4-8(11)5-7(2)9(6)10(12)13-3/h4-5,11H,1-3H3
• InChI Key: QCXIFBNFVHBKCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 180.078644241
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 180.20
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1C(=O)OC)C)O
• Topological: 46.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 180.078644241
• Synonyms: Methyl 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzoate, 708-31-6, DTXSID50550343, DTXCID40501127, 83194-70-1, MFCD13191754, Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-, methyl ester, methyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate, SCHEMBL197898, QCXIFBNFVHBKCI-UHFFFAOYSA-N, Methyl4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzoate, AKOS015852021, DS-3952, s10376, DB-022741, CS-0187507, 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-benzoic acid methyl ester

Application

Methyl 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzoate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its hydroxyl and ester functionalities make it a versatile building block for derivatization and coupling reactions. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of novel bioactive molecules and as a reference standard in chromatographic analysis. It is also employed in material science for the design of functional polymers and coatings.

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