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3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde

3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde chemical structure
CAS Number120-14-9
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight166.17 g/mol

What is 3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde?

3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde is a chemical compound with CAS number 120-14-9. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde was used in the preparation of 4-chloromethyl-2-(dimethoxyphenyl)-1,3-dioxolane1. It was used in the synthesis of (+)-lithospermic acid, having anti-HIV activity2.

Specifications

Linear Formula

(CH3O)2C6H3CHO

Molecular Weight

166.17 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

281 °C(lit.)

Solubility

alcohol: freely soluble
diethyl ether: freely soluble
water: slightly soluble (hot)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H315-H319

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

40-43 °C(lit.)

EC Number

204-373-2

WGK Germany

3

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

(CH3O)2C6H3CHO