1-Methoxy-2,3-dimethylbenzene, CAS No. 2944-49-2

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2944-49-2

Catalog No. EBD42601

CAS 2944-49-2

Name 1-Methoxy-2,3-dimethylbenzene

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 1-methoxy-2,4-dimethyl-benzene 1-methoxy-2,3-dimethyl-benzene 2,3-Dimethylanisole 3-Methoxy-o-xylene 1-Methoxy-2,3-dimethylbenzene 1,2-dimethyl-6-methoxybenzene 2,3-dimethylphenolmethylether

Molecular Formula: C9H12O

Molecular Weight: 136.19

MDL Number: MFCD00008376

Categories: Functional Chemicals > Consumer & Industrial Chemicals > Fragrances and Flavors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Phenols and Ethers

Product Description:

2,3-Dimethylanisole is an organic compound with the molecular formula C9H12O. It is a substituted anisole derivative, specifically a methyl ether of 2,3-dimethylphenol. This compound is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature. Its primary industrial application is in the fragrance and flavor industry. It is used as a synthetic aromatic ingredient, imparting specific woody, spicy, or earthy notes to perfumes, cosmetics, and fine fragrances. It serves as a key building block or modifier in the creation of complex scent profiles. While its main use is as a fragrance ingredient, its structure as a substituted aromatic ether also makes it a potential intermediate in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex molecules, particularly in the field of fine chemicals and specialty materials.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 29 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 195 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 110 °C

Density: 0.984 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility: immiscible

Refractivity: n20/D 1.52(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear light yellow liquid