2529-36-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,3,6-trimethylbenzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2,3,6-Trimethylbenzoic acid; benzoic acid, 2,3,6-trimethyl-
• CAS NO: 2529-36-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 164.2011
• Mol File: 2529-36-4.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 105.65°C (estimate)
• Boiling Point: 291.9°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 136.1°C
• Density: 1.088g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000869mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.544
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,3,6-trimethylbenzoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,3,6-trimethylbenzoic acid(2529-36-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,3,6-trimethylbenzoic acid(2529-36-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2529-36-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,3,6-trimethylbenzoic acid is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H12O2. It is a derivative of benzoic acid with three methyl groups attached to the benzene ring at positions 2, 3, and 6. 2,3,6-trimethylbenzoic acid is a white solid at room temperature and is sparingly soluble in water. 2,3,6-trimethylbenzoic acid is commonly used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and as a precursor in the production of fragrances and flavorings. It also has potential applications in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry, making it a valuable compound with various industrial and research uses.

Upstream product

• 74-96-4 ethyl bromide 
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• 58720-40-4 4-(2,3,6-trimethyl-phenyl)-butan-2-one 
• 610-91-3 5-nitropseudocumene 
• 18087-51-9 3-bromo-1,2,4-trimethyl-5-nitrobenzene 
• 95-63-6 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 
• 18237-71-3 acetic acid-(2,3,6-trimethyl-benzyl ester) 
• 54757-29-8 2-(Bromomethyl)-1,3,4-trimethylbenzene 
• 488-23-3 1,2,3,4-Tetramethylbenzene 
• 76964-13-1 2-formyl-3,4-dihydro-5,8-dimethylnaphthalene 
• 124211-40-1 4-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3-bromobutan-2-one 
• 124211-43-4 4-(2-Hydroxymethyl-3,6-dimethyl-phenyl)-butan-2-ol 
• 124211-42-3 4-(3,6-dimethyl-2-formylphenyl)butan-2-one 
• 57461-21-9 (3E)-4-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)but-3-en-2-one 

Downstream Products

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• 54200-70-3 <3-Methyl-5-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-cis-2-penten-4-in-1-yl>-triphenylphosphoniumbromid 
• 54331-28-1 3-Methyl-1-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-4-penten-1-in-3-ol 
• 54200-78-1 4-(2,3,6-Trimethylphenyl)-3-butin-2-on 
• 54200-77-0 4-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-butin-2-ol 
• 54200-68-9 2,3,6-Trimethyl-α-chlorstyrol 
• 54200-67-8 2',3',6'-trimethylacetophenone 
• 54200-69-0 2,3,6-Trimethylphenylacetylen 
• 54200-79-2 3-Methyl-5-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-penten-4-in-saeure 
• 54200-80-5 3-Methyl-5-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-penten-4-in-saeure 
• 71371-99-8 2,3,6-Trimethyl-4,5-dinitro-benzoyl chloride 
• 60988-36-5 2,3,6-Trimethylbenzoesaeure-benzylester 

Relevant articles and documents

A new synthesis of 4-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)butan-2-ol, a C13-norisoprenoid artifact from Vitis vinifera linn. and its conversion to several terpenic natural products of plant and marine origin

The four-step synthesis of 4-(2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)butan-2-ol (1), starts from 5,8-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2-naphthaldehyde (2).The trimethyldihydronaphthalene (10) obtained from the reduction of 2 is ozonised to the keto aldehyde (11), which is reduced to