Specification
Description
2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid has antibacterial activity. It is a metabolite of pseudocumene (1,2,4-trimethylbenzene).
Synonyms
benzoic acid, 2,4-dimethyl-
IUPAC Name
2,4-dimethylbenzoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC=C(C(O)=O)C(C)=C1
InChI
1S/C9H10O2/c1-6-3-4-8(9(10)11)7(2)5-6/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
InChI Key
BKYWPNROPGQIFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point
268.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
124-126 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
131.3±13.4 °C
Application
2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid was used in capillary electrophoretic separation of α-, β-, γ- and δ-cyclodextrins.
Color
White to pale cream
Form
Crystals or powder or crystalline powder
Hazard Codes
Xi:Irritant;
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Vapor Pressure
0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C