4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic Acid

• CAT Number: R017843
• CAS Number: 4919-37-3
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight: 166.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,6-Dimethyl-4-carboxyphenol; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzoic Acid; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic Acid; NSC 68319
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-5-3-7(9(11)12)4-6(2)8(5)10/h3-4,10H,1-2H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: OMNHTTWQSSUZHO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)C)C(=O)O

4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethylbenzoic Acid(CAT: R017843) is an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative characterized by a hydroxyl group at the para position and methyl groups at the 3 and 5 positions of the benzene ring. This compound is valued in synthetic organic chemistry for its role as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and polymers. The hydroxyl and carboxyl functional groups enable versatile reactivity, including esterification, amidation, and coupling reactions. It is also used in the synthesis of antioxidants and bioactive molecules.