| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid
 |  | [CAS] 
 610-72-0
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2,5-DIMETHYLBENZOIC ACID
 LABOTEST-BB LT01148277
 OTAVA-BB BB7019091163
 P-XYLENE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID
 P-XYLYLIC ACID
 RARECHEM AL BO 0034
 TIMTEC-BB SBB008434
 2,5-dimethyl-benzoicaci
 2-Carboxy-1,4-dimethylbenzene
 Isoxylic acid
 Benzoic acid, 2,5-dimethyl-(7CI,8CI,9CI)
 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid, 98+%
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 210-235-2
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C9H10O2
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD00002482
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 150.17
 |  | [MOL File] 
 610-72-0.mol
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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 .
 S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
 |  | [WGK Germany ] 
 3
 
 |  | [TSCA ] 
 Yes
 |  | [HS Code ] 
 29163990
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Chemical Properties] 
 white to off-white crystalline powder
 |  | [Uses] 
 
 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. |  | [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.]
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