2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid
Synonym(s):p-Xylylic acid
- CAS NO.：610-72-0
- Empirical Formula: C9H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 150.17
- MDL number: MFCD00002482
- EINECS: 210-235-2
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-24 14:58:28
What is 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid?
Chemical properties
white to off-white crystalline powder
The Uses of 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid
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.
What are the applications of Application
2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid is a metabolite of pseudocumene (1,2,4-trimethylbenzene)
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.]
Properties of 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid
| Melting point: | 132-134 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 268 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1,069 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.5188 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 268°C subl. |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Solubility - Very faint turbidity with Methanol. |
| pka | pKa: 3.990(25°C) |
| form | Crystalline Powder |
| color | White to off-white |
| Water Solubility | 0.18g/L(25 ºC) |
| BRN | 971588 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 610-72-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, 2,5-dimethyl-(610-72-0) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, 2,5-dimethyl- (610-72-0) |
Safety information for 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid
| 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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2,5-Dimethylbenzoic acid
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