2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE
- CAS NO.:5673-07-4
- Empirical Formula: C9H12O2
- Molecular Weight: 152.19
- MDL number: MFCD00008374
- EINECS: 227-131-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:57
What is 2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE?
Chemical properties
light yellow to brownish crystalline solid
The Uses of 2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE
2,6-Dimethoxytoluene is used as an organic chemical synthesis intermediate.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 78, p. 771, 1956 DOI: 10.1021/ja01585a020
Purification Methods
Sublime 2,6-dimethoxytoluene in vacuo. Distil it (preferably under reduced pressure) and/or recrystallise it from pentane, EtOH or aqueous MeOH. [Sankaraman et al. J Am Chem Soc 109 5235 1987]. [Beilstein 6 H 872, 6 III 4513, 6 IV 5877.]
Properties of 2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE
| Melting point: | 39-41 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 222 °C |
| Density | 1,112g/cm |
| refractive index | 1.5240 (estimate) |
| Flash point: | 206 °F |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White or Colorless |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| BRN | 2045327 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 5673-07-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy-2-methyl- (5673-07-4) |
Safety information for 2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE
| 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. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. 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 2,6-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE
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