2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE

CAS NO.：5673-07-4
Empirical Formula: C9H12O2
Molecular Weight: 152.19
MDL number: MFCD00008374
EINECS: 227-131-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-06-08 17:06:35

What is 2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE?

Chemical properties

light yellow to brownish crystalline solid

The Uses of 2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE

2,6-Dimethoxytoluene is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 78, p. 771, 1956 DOI: 10.1021/ja01585a020

Purification Methods

Sublime 2,6-dimethoxytoluene in vacuo. Distil it (preferably under reduced pressure) and/or recrystallise it from pentane, EtOH or aqueous MeOH. [Sankaraman et al. J Am Chem Soc 109 5235 1987]. [Beilstein 6 H 872, 6 III 4513, 6 IV 5877.]

Properties of 2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE

Melting point:	39-41 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	222 °C
Density	1,112g/cm
refractive index	1.5240 (estimate)
Flash point:	206 °F
form	powder to crystal
color	White or Colorless
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	2045327
CAS DataBase Reference	5673-07-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-2-methyl- (5673-07-4)

Safety information for 2,6-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.