2,3-Dimethylbenzoic acid, CAS No. 603-79-2

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603-79-2

Catalog No. EBD49726

CAS 603-79-2

Name 2,3-Dimethylbenzoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-09-00-01797(BeilsteinHandbookReference) BRN0971590 Hemelliticacid NSC407533 Benzoicacid,2,3-dimethyl- 2,3-dimethylbenzoate 2,3-Dimethylbenzoicacid vic.-o-xylylicacid 2,3-dimethyl-benzoicaci o-xylene-3-carboxylicacid benzoicacid,2,3-dimethyl-(7ci,8ci,9ci)

Molecular Formula: C9H10O2

Molecular Weight: 150.17

MDL Number: MFCD00002479

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Drug Synthesis Building Blocks

Product Description:

2,3-Dimethylbenzoic acid is an organic compound characterized by a benzoic acid core substituted with methyl groups at the 2- and 3-positions. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C9H10O2. This compound serves as a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid building block in organic synthesis. Its primary application is in chemical research and development as a synthetic intermediate. The carboxylic acid group allows for further functionalization into esters, amides, or acid chlorides, while the methyl substituents influence the steric and electronic properties of the aromatic ring. This makes it a useful precursor for constructing more complex molecules, including potential pharmaceutical intermediates and ligands for catalysts. As a fine chemical, it is used in laboratory-scale synthesis and material science research. Standard safety precautions for handling carboxylic acids should be observed, including the use of personal protective equipment to avoid irritation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 144-146 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 281.5 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 129.6 °C

Density: 1.116 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to light yellow crystal powder