Specification
Description
2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid is a metabolite of pseudocumene (1,2,4-trimethylbenzene).
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 2,5-dimethyl-
p-Xylylic acid
IUPAC Name
2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C)C(=C1)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C9H10O2/c1-6-3-4-7(2)8(5-6)9(10)11/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
InChI Key
XZRHNAFEYMSXRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
274.2±9.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
132-134 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
126.7±13.4 °C
Application
2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid was used in the synthesis of new derivatives of [24]paracyclophane. It was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of methyl 2,5-dimethylbenzoate.
Hazard Codes
Xi:Irritant;
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Vapor Pressure
0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C