2,5-Dimethoxytoluene

CAS NO.：24599-58-4
Empirical Formula: C9H12O2
Molecular Weight: 152.19
MDL number: MFCD00041901
EINECS: 246-343-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:08

What is 2,5-Dimethoxytoluene?

Chemical properties

CLEAR LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID

The Uses of 2,5-Dimethoxytoluene

2,5-Dimethoxytoluene may be used as a reagent in the synthesis of 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde-7-¹⁴C. Its IR spectrum has been used to establish the methyl group migration in the acid catalyzed rearrangement of 4-methoxy-4-methylcyclohexadienone.

General Description

2,5-Dimethoxytoluene (1,4-dimethoxy-2-methyl benzene) is a methoxy methyl benzene derivative. It has been synthesized from 2-methylhydroquinone. It is one of the volatile constituents identified from beechwood creosote and Tuber brumale species. It is reported to be one of the thermochemolysis products in Delaware bay particles and dissolved organic matters.

Properties of 2,5-Dimethoxytoluene

Melting point:	19-21 °C
Boiling point:	218-220 °C/751 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.049 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.522(lit.)
Flash point:	215 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
Water Solubility	PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE
CAS DataBase Reference	24599-58-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Benzene, 1,4-dimethoxy-2-methyl-(24599-58-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	2,5-Dimethoxytoluene (24599-58-4)

Safety information for 2,5-Dimethoxytoluene

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	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.