Description

Dimethyl 2-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzene-1,3-Dicarboxylate is a high-purity organic ester compound that serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both phenolic hydroxyl and ester functionalities, makes it a versatile precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific substitution patterns are required.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex molecular architectures via esterification, transesterification, or cyclization reactions.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of organic components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl 2-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzene-1,3-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	75716-69-7
Molecular Formula	C11H12O5
Molecular Weight	224.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-4-methylisophthalic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl 2-Hydroxy-4-methylisophthalate; 4-Methyl-2-hydroxyisophthalic Acid Dimethyl Ester; 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-, Dimethyl Ester; Methyl 2-Hydroxy-4-methylisophthalate; DMHMI; 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-1,3-benzenedicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl 2-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzene-1,3-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent composition suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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