Description

Methyl 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-Methylbenzoate is a versatile organic ester compound with a substituted benzoate structure, serving as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its dihydroxy functionality, which provides reactive sites for further chemical modifications, enabling the production of more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a specific phenolic substitution pattern.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its benzoate core is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a protected or functionalized starting material in multi-step organic reactions for academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of specialized dyes and colorants, leveraging its aromatic structure and hydroxyl groups.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be utilized to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like adhesion, solubility, or UV stability.
• Chemical Research: Employed in methodological development and as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	16846-10-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dihydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,6-dihydroxy-p-toluate; Benzoic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-4-methyl-, methyl ester; 4-Methyl-2,6-dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-methyl-2,6-dihydroxybenzoate; p-Toluic acid, 2,6-dihydroxy-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,6-Dihydroxy-4-Methylbenzoate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, related substances, and residual solvents. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH limits

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.