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Linear Formula:
HOC6H2(CH3)(CHO)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.16
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
Assay
97%
form
solid
mp
128-130 °C (lit.)
functional group
aldehyde
SMILES string
Cc1cc(C=O)c(O)c(C=O)c1
InChI
1S/C9H8O3/c1-6-2-7(4-10)9(12)8(3-6)5-11/h2-5,12H,1H3
InChI key
ZBOUXALQDLLARY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde (2-hydroxy-5-methylisophthalaldehyde) is a dialdehyde derivative. It has been synthesized by heating p-cresol with hexamethylenetetramine. The structure has been confirmed by 1H and 13C NMR. It is an important raw material for the synthesis of various binucleating schiff base ligand.
Application
2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde (2-hydroxy-5-methylisophthalaldehyde) is suitable reagent used in the synthesis of 2-(2′-vinyloxyethoxy)-5-methylisophthaldehyde and chiral calixsalen macrocycles.
2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde may be used in the synthesis of the following:
2-Hydroxy-5-methyl-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde may be used in the synthesis of the following:
- 3-[(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)iminomethyl]-2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde, a Schiff base.
- 2-Hydroxy-3-methoxymethyl-5-methylbenzaldehyde.
- Acyclic Schiff-base ligands.
- Macrobicyclic ligands (MSB).
- 4-Methyl-2,6-divinylphenol.
- 2-Hydroxy-3-dimethoxymethyl-5-methylbenzaldehyde.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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