Search Thermo Fisher Scientific
Element Search
Structure SearchThermo Scientific Chemicals
3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: L18729.09
10 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: L18729.09
10 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: L18729.09
also known as L18729-09
Price (USD)
56.90
Each
Quantity
-
Have Questions?
Chemical Identifiers
CAS
55289-06-0
IUPAC Name
3-methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H10O3
InChI Key
JPCISVSOTKMFPG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC1=CC=CC(C(O)=O)=C1C
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
White to pale cream to pale yellow to pale brown to gray
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥96.0%
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)
≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Form
Powder
Melting Point (clear melt)
146.0-156.0?C
Description
3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is used as a Corey-Bakshi-Shibata oxazaborolidine catalyst for asymmetric reduction and asymmetric synthesis. It is used in the asymmetric reduction of prochiral ketones. Other applications include the enantioselective synthesis of α-hydroxy acids, α-amino acids, C2 symmetrical ferrocenyl diols and propargyl alcohols. It is also used in desymmetrizing reduction leading to (S)-4-hydroxycyclohexenone.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is used as a Corey-Bakshi-Shibata oxazaborolidine catalyst for asymmetric reduction and asymmetric synthesis. It is used in the asymmetric reduction of prochiral ketones. Other applications include the enantioselective synthesis of α-hydroxy acids, α-amino acids, C2 symmetrical ferrocenyl diols and propargyl alcohols. It is also used in desymmetrizing reduction leading to (S)-4-hydroxycyclohexenone.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
3-Methoxy-2-methylbenzoic acid is used as a Corey-Bakshi-Shibata oxazaborolidine catalyst for asymmetric reduction and asymmetric synthesis. It is used in the asymmetric reduction of prochiral ketones. Other applications include the enantioselective synthesis of α-hydroxy acids, α-amino acids, C2 symmetrical ferrocenyl diols and propargyl alcohols. It is also used in desymmetrizing reduction leading to (S)-4-hydroxycyclohexenone.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
Figures
Documents & Downloads
Certificates
Search by lot number or partial lot number
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Citations & References
Search citations by name, author, journal title or abstract text