2,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde, 98+%

Description

CAS: 93-02-7 | C9H10O3 | 166.176 g/mol

2,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde is used in the preparation of 2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, which is utilized to prepare psychoactive drugs such as 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine, 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenethylamine and 4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxy-phenethylamine. It acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

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Applications
2,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde is used in the preparation of 2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, which is utilized to prepare psychoactive drugs such as 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromophenethylamine, 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenethylamine and 4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxy-phenethylamine. It acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 93-02-7
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.176
• MDL Number: MFCD00003314
• InChI Key: AFUKNJHPZAVHGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzaldehyde, 2,5-dimethoxy, 2,5-dimethoxy benzaldehyde, unii-w49s1ppl78, 2,5-dimethoxybenzald, pubchem2176, gentisic aldehyde, 5-dimethoxy benzaldehyde, 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyd, 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehye, 2.5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde
• PubChem CID: 66726
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=C(C=C1)OC)C=O

• Melting Point: 47°C to 51°C
• Boiling Point: 146°C (10 mmHg)
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 509301
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform and methanol. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 166.18
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,5-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P285-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P342+P311-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	202-211-5
RTECSNumber	CU5740500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only