Description

2,4-Dimethoxy-6-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile methoxy-substituted benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a dimethoxybenzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage its benzoic acid backbone.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where methoxy groups tune solubility and electronic properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing specialized colorants and optical brighteners.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry exploration.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,4-Dimethoxy-6-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	3686-57-5
Molecular Formula	C10H12O4
Molecular Weight	196.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid; 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-methylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,4-dimethoxy-6-methyl-; 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-toluic acid; 6-Methyl-2,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid; 3686-57-5; NSC 403108; 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-methyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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