| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 2,3-Dimethoxybenzoic acid
 |  | [CAS] 
 1521-38-6
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2,3-DIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID
 2-VERATRIC ACID
 AKOS 233-29
 DIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID,2,3-
 O-VERATRIC ACID
 RARECHEM AL BO 0026
 2,3-dimethoxy-benzoicaci
 Benzoic acid, 2,3-dimethoxy-
 DIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID,2,3-(RG)
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 216-188-4
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C9H10O4
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00002432
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 182.17
 |  | [MOL File] 
 1521-38-6.mol
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 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  | [Appearance] 
 LIGHT BEIGE FINE CRYSTALLINE POWDER
 |  | [Melting point ] 
 120-122 °C (lit.)
 |  | [Boiling point ] 
 275.56°C (rough estimate)
 |  | [density ] 
 1.2481 (rough estimate)
 |  | [refractive index ] 
 1.4500 (estimate)
 |  | [storage temp. ] 
 Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
 |  | [solubility ] 
 5.310g/l slightly soluble
 |  | [form ] 
 Fine Crystalline Powder
 |  | [pka] 
 3.97±0.10(Predicted)
 |  | [color ] 
 Light beige
 |  | [Water Solubility ] 
 slightly soluble
 |  | [BRN ] 
 2210858
 |  | [InChI] 
 InChI=1S/C9H10O4/c1-12-7-5-3-4-6(9(10)11)8(7)13-2/h3-5H,1-2H3,(H,10,11)
 |  | [InChIKey] 
 FODBVCSYJKNBLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 |  | [SMILES] 
 C(O)(=O)C1=CC=CC(OC)=C1OC
 |  | [LogP] 
 0.907 (est)
 |  | [CAS DataBase Reference] 
 1521-38-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
 |  | [NIST Chemistry Reference] 
 2,3-Dimethoxybenzoic acid(1521-38-6)
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Hazard Codes ] 
 Xi
 |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [RTECS ] 
 DG8598700
 
 |  | [Hazard Note ] 
 Irritant
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29189090
 |  | [Toxicity] 
 mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,> 800mg/kg (800mg/kg),Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.  Vol. 196, Pg. 478, 1976.
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 | Raw materials And Preparation Products | Back Directory |  | [Raw materials] 
 1,2-Dimethoxybenzene-->Carbon dioxide-->Sodium-->Toluene
 |  | [Preparation Products] 
 methyl 2-(7-hydroxybenzofuran-3-yl)acetate-->2,3-DIMETHOXYANILINE-->6-Formyl-2,3-dimethoxybenzoic acid-->7-METHOXY-3(2H)-BENZOFURANONE-->1,3-BENZODIOXOLE-4-CARBOXYLIC ACID-->2,3,3',4'-TETRAMETHOXYBENZOPHENONE-->Hydrazine, (2,3-dimethoxyphenyl)--->2,3-DIMETHOXY-BENZOYL CHLORIDE
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 LIGHT BEIGE FINE CRYSTALLINE POWDER
 |  | [Synthesis] 
 
 The general procedure for the synthesis of 2,3-dimethoxybenzoic acid from o-anisidine and carbon dioxide is as follows: an o-o-metalation reaction was carried out according to the method described in Example 1, using different substrates and CO2 as an electrophilic reagent. |  | [References] 
 [1] Angewandte Chemie - International Edition,  2002,  vol. 41,  # 2,  p. 340 - 343
 [2] Patent: US6384273,  2002,  B1. Location in patent: Page column 9
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