Date published: 2025-12-24

1-800-457-3801

SCBT Portrait Logo
Seach Input

2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid (CAS 611-01-8)

0.0(0)
Write a reviewAsk a question

Alternate Names:
m-Xylene-4-carboxylic Acid
CAS Number:
611-01-8
Molecular Weight:
150.17
Molecular Formula:
C9H10O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

QUICK LINKS

2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid is a compound that functions as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of agrochemicals and dyes. It acts as a precursor in the formation of various complex molecules due to its ability to undergo a range of chemical reactions, including esterification, amidation, and oxidation. At the molecular level, 2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid participates in these reactions by providing specific functional groups that can be modified to introduce desired properties or activities into the final products. Its mechanism of action involves serving as a starting material for the synthesis of diverse chemical compounds, enabling the creation of new molecules with potential applications in various fields of development.


2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid (CAS 611-01-8) References

  1. Toxicokinetics and metabolism of pseudocumene (1,2,4-trimethylbenzene) after inhalation exposure in rats.  |  Swiercz, R., et al. 2002. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 15: 37-42. PMID: 12038862
  2. Use of mixed Li/K metal TMP amide (LiNK chemistry) for the synthesis of [2.2]metacyclophanes.  |  Blangetti, M., et al. 2011. Beilstein J Org Chem. 7: 1249-54. PMID: 21977209
  3. A convenient synthesis of anthranilic acids by Pd-catalyzed direct intermolecular ortho-C-H amidation of benzoic acids.  |  Ng, KH., et al. 2012. Chem Commun (Camb). 48: 11680-2. PMID: 23104181
  4. A convenient synthesis of N-aryl benzamides by rhodium-catalyzed ortho-amidation and decarboxylation of benzoic acids.  |  Shi, XY., et al. 2015. Chemistry. 21: 1900-3. PMID: 25470716
  5. Transition-Metal-Catalyzed C-H Bond Addition to Carbonyls, Imines, and Related Polarized π Bonds.  |  Hummel, JR., et al. 2017. Chem Rev. 117: 9163-9227. PMID: 27936637
  6. Determination of extended substrate specificity of the MALT1 as a strategy for the design of potent substrates and activity-based probes.  |  Kasperkiewicz, P., et al. 2018. Sci Rep. 8: 15998. PMID: 30375474
  7. MCR Scaffolds Get Hotter with 18F-Labeling.  |  Zarganes-Tzitzikas, T., et al. 2019. Molecules. 24: PMID: 30987302
  8. Five Dinuclear Lanthanide Complexes Based on 2,4-dimethylbenzoic Acid and 5,5'-dimethy-2,2'-bipyridine: Crystal Structures, Thermal Behaviour and Luminescent Property.  |  Zhao, JY., et al. 2021. Front Chem. 9: 726813. PMID: 34733818
  9. Intermediates formed during natural attenuation of C9 aromatics under simulated marine conditions: Identification, transformation pathway, and toxicity to microalgae.  |  Zhang, B., et al. 2022. Environ Res. 206: 112558. PMID: 34932976
  10. Acidic metabolites of pseudocumene in rabbit urine.  |  Cerf, J., et al. 1980. Arch Toxicol. 45: 93-100. PMID: 7469793
  11. A series of lanthanide complexes with 2, 4-dimethylbenzoic acid and 2, 2: 6′, 2 ″-terpyridine: Supramolecular structures, thermal decomposition mechanism and photoluminescence  |  Ying-Ying, L., Ning, R., Shu-Ping, W., & Jian-Jun, Z. 2020. Inorganica Chimica Acta. 510: 119755.
  12. Growth, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface, spectroscopy studies and DFT calculations of an organic cocrystal of 2-amino-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine (AHMP) and 2, 4-dimethylbenzoic acid (DMBA)  |  Raish, M., Alam, M. J., Ahmad, M., & Ahmad, S. 2023. Journal of Molecular Structure. 1290: 135975.

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

2,4-Dimethylbenzoic acid, 10 g

sc-238340
10 g
$44.00