2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid, CAS No. 611-01-8

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611-01-8

Catalog No. EBD3942

CAS 611-01-8

Name 2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,4-Dimethylbenzoicacid 4-Carboxy-1,3-dimethylbenzene NSC407532 Benzoicacid,2,4-dimethyl- 2,4-dimethylbenzoate unsym-m-xylicacid asym.-m-xylylicacid unsym-m-xylylicacid 2,4-dimethyl-benzoicaci 2,4-dimethylbezoicacid m-xylene-4-carboxylicacid benzoicacid,2,4-dimethyl-(7ci,8ci,9ci)

Molecular Formula: C9H10O2

Molecular Weight: 150.17

MDL Number: MFCD00002480

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Dye Precursors

Product Description:

2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a benzene ring substituted with two methyl groups at the 2- and 4-positions and a carboxyl group at the 1-position. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C9H10O2 and a molecular weight of 150.18 g/mol. This compound serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing more complex molecular architectures through reactions such as esterification, amidation, and Friedel-Crafts acylation. In pharmaceutical research, 2,4-dimethylbenzoic acid is utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of small-molecule drug candidates, including potential anti-inflammatory agents, kinase inhibitors, and other therapeutic compounds. Its structural features allow for fine-tuning of lipophilicity and steric properties in drug design. Additionally, it finds applications in the production of specialty chemicals, such as dyes, agrochemicals, and polymer additives, where the dimethyl-substituted benzoate moiety imparts specific physical or chemical characteristics. The compound is stable under normal conditions and should be stored in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidizers.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 124-126 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 267 °C/727 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 154°C

Density: 1.116 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white crystalline powder