Methyl 3,5-dimethylbenzoate

• CAT Number: L045953
• CAS Number: 25081-39-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3,5-dimethylbenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-7-4-8(2)6-9(5-7)10(11)12-3/h4-6H,1-3H3
• InChIKey: PEVXENGLERTHJE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)OC)C

Methyl 3,5-dimethylbenzoate（Cat No.:L045953）is an ester derivative of benzoic acid, featuring methyl ester substitution at the carboxyl group and methyl groups at the 3- and 5-positions on the benzene ring. This compound is commonly used as a fragrance or flavoring agent due to its pleasant, aromatic scent. It is also utilized in organic synthesis as a building block for the preparation of various bioactive molecules, polymers, and agrochemicals. The methyl groups provide steric protection, while the ester group allows for nucleophilic substitution and further chemical modifications.