| Identification | More | [Name]
2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid | [CAS]
632-46-2 | [Synonyms]
2,6-DIMETHYLBENZOIC ACID
M-XYLENE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID
RARECHEM AL BO 0401
TIMTEC-BB SBB007881
VIC-M-XYLYLIC ACID
2,6-dimethyl-benzoicaci
Benzoic acid, 2,6-dimethyl-(7CI,8CI,9CI)
Benzoic acid, 2,6-dimethyl-
2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid, 98+% | [EINECS(EC#)]
211-177-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C9H10O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00002483 | [Molecular Weight]
150.17 | [MOL File]
632-46-2.mol |
| 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 .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [WGK Germany ]
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| [RTECS ]
DG8734010
| [HS Code ]
29163900 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
white to pale cream crystalline powder | [Uses]
2,6-Dimethylbenzoic acid is a benzoic acid derivative used in the preparation of antiinflammatory and antirheumatic agents. And it is also a potential geothermal tracer.
| [Definition]
ChEBI: A dimethylbenzoic acid in which the two methyl groups are located at positions 2 and 6. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Tetrahedron, 36, p. 2409, 1980 DOI: 10.1016/0040-4020(80)80219-5 | [General Description]
Crystal structure of 2,6-dimethylbenzoic acid was studied by three-dimensional X-ray methods. | [Purification Methods]
Steam distil the acid, and crystallise it from EtOH or H2O (m 116.3-116.7o). The N-dimethylamide has m 62-63o (from Et2O). [Beilstein 9 H 531, 9 IV 1798.] |
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