Compound Q&A
How is 2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid (CAS: 91-52-1) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid is typically synthesized through the nitration of m-dimethylphenol followed by reduction of the nitro group. A common method involves reacting m-dimethylphenol with nitric acid in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst. The nitro group is then reduced to an amino group using sodium borohydride, followed by oxidation to the carboxylic acid group.
About
CAS No
91-52-1
English Name
2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H10O4
Molecular Weight
182.17 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(=O)O)OC
InChIKey
GPVDHNVGGIAOQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-19 21:14
