2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid
Synonym(s):asym.-m-Xylylic acid
- CAS NO.：611-01-8
- Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 150.17
- MDL number: MFCD00002480
- EINECS: 210-246-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02
What is 2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid?
Chemical properties
white crystalline powder
The Uses of 2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid
2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid was used in capillary electrophoretic separation of α-, β-, γ- and δ-cyclodextrins.
Definition
ChEBI: A dimethylbenzoic acid in which the two methyl groups are located at positions 2 and 4.
General Description
2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid has antibacterial activity. It is a metabolite of pseudocumene (1,2,4-trimethylbenzene).
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from EtOH or H2O, and sublime it in a vacuum. [Beilstein 9 H 531, 9 III 2436, 9 IV 1801.]
Properties of 2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid
| Melting point: | 124-126 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 267 °C/727 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 1.0937 (estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.5222 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 154°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | soluble in Methanol |
| pka | pKa: 4.217(25°C) |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| color | White |
| Water Solubility | 0.16g/L(25 ºC) |
| BRN | 971589 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 611-01-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2,4-dimethyl-(611-01-8) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 2,4-dimethyl- (611-01-8) |
Safety information for 2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid
| InChIKey | BKYWPNROPGQIFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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