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4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid, 98%
Description
4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid is widely used as a reagent for potent TTR amyloidogenesis inhibitors. It plays an important role as an intermediate in agrochemicals and dyestuffs. It is also used in the preparation of mexiletine derivatives.
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4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid is widely used as a reagent for potent TTR amyloidogenesis inhibitors. It plays an important role as an intermediate in agrochemicals and dyestuffs. It is also used in the preparation of mexiletine derivatives.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol.
Notes
Keep away from heat and avoid excessive light. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 221°C to 226°C |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Beilstein | 2576289 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 166.18 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid |
Safety and Handling
- 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid
RUO – Research Use Only
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