1,3-Dimethoxybenzene, 98%

Description

CAS: 151-10-0 | C8H10O2 | 138.17 g/mol

1,3-Dimethoxybenzene is used for the preparation of oxathiane spiroketal donors. It is also used for the formation of pi- and O-ylidic complexes with dichlorocarbene. Further, it acts as a flavoring agent.

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Applications
1,3-Dimethoxybenzene is used for the preparation of oxathiane spiroketal donors. It is also used for the formation of pi- and O-ylidic complexes with dichlorocarbene. Further, it acts as a flavoring agent.

Solubility
Miscible with toluene.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 151-10-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.17
• MDL Number: MFCD00008384
• InChI Key: DPZNOMCNRMUKPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: m-dimethoxybenzene, resorcinol dimethyl ether, benzene, 1,3-dimethoxy, 3-methoxyanisole, benzene, m-dimethoxy, dimethyl resorcinol, m-methoxyanisole, dimethylresorcinol, methoxyanisole, m, dimethylether resorcinolu
• PubChem CID: 9025
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dimethoxybenzene
• SMILES: COC1=CC(OC)=CC=C1

• Melting Point: -52°C
• Density: 1.065
• Boiling Point: 217°C to 218°C
• Flash Point: 87°C (188°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.525
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 878582
• Solubility Information: Miscible with toluene.
• Formula Weight: 138.17
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,3-Dimethoxybenzene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H312-H227 Harmful in contact with skin. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	205-783-4
RTECSNumber	CZ6474000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only