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Ethyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoate
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CAS No. 6555-40-4
- Cat. No. CS-W017212
- Purity≥97%
- MDL No.MFCD01194299
*For research and further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use.
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General Information
- CAS No. 6555-40-4
- Cat. No. CS-W017212
- Purity ≥97%
- MDL No. MFCD01194299
- Storage RT, stored under nitrogen
- Shipping Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
- Molecular Formula C₁₀H₁₂O₃
- Molecular Weight 180.20
- Synonym(s) 6-Methylsalicylic Acid Ethyl Ester
- SMILES OC1=CC=CC(C)=C1C(OCC)=O
Description
Ethyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoate features a hydroxyl group ortho to the ester and a methyl substituent at the para position, enabling unique electronic modulation. This structural arrangement supports direct functionalization in synthetic routes and enhances solubility in polar organic media. The compound serves as a stable, bench-ready building block for bioactive molecule synthesis.
Application
Ethyl 2-hydroxy-6-methylbenzoate serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate for the construction of substituted benzothiophenes and other heterocyclic scaffolds. Its ortho-hydroxy and methyl groups enable directed metalation and selective functionalization, while the ester moiety supports broad compatibility with standard coupling and reduction protocols. Bench-stable and readily purified by crystallization, it functions effectively in multi-step synthesis workflows requiring regioselective derivatization.
Synthesis
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Route1
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6520-83-8 - ~96%
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6555-40-4
References
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Journal of the American Chemical Society, , vol. 127, # 24 p. 8872 - 8888
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Route2
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123-73-9 -
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609-15-4 - ~64%
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6555-40-4
References
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US6441219 B1, ;
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Route3
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3419-32-7 - ~82%
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6555-40-4
References
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Synthesis, , # 10 p. 814 - 815
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Safety Information
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GHS No : GHS07
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Signal Word : Warning
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UN#: N/A
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Class : N/A
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Packing Group : N/A
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Hazard Statements : H302-H319
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Precautionary Statements : P264-P270-P280-P330-P501
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Computational Chemistry Data
- TPSA 46.53
- LogP 1.87732
- H_Acceptors 3
- H_Donors 1
- Rotatable_Bonds 2
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