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3,5-Dimethoxytoluene

98%

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Linear Formula:
CH3C6H3(OCH3)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.19
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.522 (lit.)

bp

244 °C (lit.)

density

1.039 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COc1cc(C)cc(OC)c1

InChI

1S/C9H12O2/c1-7-4-8(10-2)6-9(5-7)11-3/h4-6H,1-3H3

InChI key

RIZBLVRXRWHLFA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3,5-Dimethoxytoluene (DMT) is a methoxylated phenolic derivative. It is reported to be one of the main constituent of the floral volatiles in different rose varieties. It has been biosynthesized from orcinol by two successive methylation catalyzed by O-methyltransferases (OMTs). The features of its aerobic oxidation with metal/bromide catalysts have been investigated.

Application

3,5-Dimethoxytoluene (DMT) may be used in the synthesis of 3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid by oxidation and 2-methoxy-6-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone by catalytic oxidation with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)/methyltrioxorhenium (CH3ReO3) in dimethyl carbonate (DMC).

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

215.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

102 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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