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2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid

Synonym(s):p-Xylylic acid

  • CAS NO.:610-72-0
  • Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
  • Molecular Weight: 150.17
  • MDL number: MFCD00002482
  • EINECS: 210-235-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-04-23 19:22:53
2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid Structural

What is 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid?

Chemical properties

white to off-white crystalline powder

The Uses of 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid

2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid was used in the synthesis of new derivatives of [24]paracyclophane. It was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of methyl 2,5-dimethylbenzoate.

What are the applications of Application

2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid is a metabolite of pseudocumene (1,2,4-trimethylbenzene)

Definition

ChEBI: A dimethylbenzoic acid in which the two methyl groups are located at positions 2 and 5.

General Description

2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid is a metabolite of pseudocumene (1,2,4-trimethylbenzene).

Purification Methods

Steam distil the acid, then crystallise it from EtOH or H2O (m 134-134.5o). [Beilstein 9 H 534, 9 IV 1802.]

Properties of 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid

Melting point: 132-134 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 268 °C (lit.)
Density  1,069 g/cm3
refractive index  1.5188 (estimate)
Flash point: 268°C subl.
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Solubility - Very faint turbidity with Methanol.
pka pKa: 3.990(25°C)
form  Crystalline Powder
color  White to off-white
Water Solubility  0.18g/L(25 ºC)
BRN  971588
CAS DataBase Reference 610-72-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzoic acid, 2,5-dimethyl-(610-72-0)
EPA Substance Registry System Benzoic acid, 2,5-dimethyl- (610-72-0)

Safety information for 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
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.
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 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid

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