578-58-5 | 2-Methylanisole

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
5g	99%	in stock	$15.00	$10.00
25g	99%	in stock	$26.00	$18.00
100g	99%	in stock	$42.00	$29.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB62681
• Chemical Name: 2-Methylanisole
• CAS Number: 578-58-5
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O
• Molecular Weight: 122.1644
• MDL Number: MFCD00008373
• SMILES: COc1ccccc1C
• NSC Number: 6253

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 80.6
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 9
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
• Rotatable Bond Count: 1
• XLogP3: 2.7

Upstream Synthesis Route

Benzene, 1-methoxy-2-methyl-, is a versatile compound widely utilized in chemical synthesis as a key building block. Its unique structure allows for the formation of various organic compounds with specific properties and functionalities. In the field of organic chemistry, this compound is commonly employed as a starting material in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals.The presence of both a methoxy group and a methyl group in the benzene ring provides opportunities for selective functionalization reactions, leading to the formation of complex molecules with desired chemical properties. With careful manipulation of reaction conditions, the 1-methoxy-2-methylbenzene can undergo a range of chemical transformations such as oxidation, reduction, substitution, and coupling reactions. These reactions enable the introduction of diverse functional groups and structural motifs into the molecule, facilitating the tailored design of target compounds.Moreover, the strategic placement of the methoxy and methyl groups in the benzene ring imparts specific steric and electronic effects, influencing the reactivity and selectivity of subsequent chemical reactions. This allows for fine-tuning of synthetic pathways and the development of efficient routes to desired products. In addition, the reactivity profile of benzene, 1-methoxy-2-methyl-, makes it a valuable intermediate for the elaboration of more complex molecules with potential applications in drug discovery, material science, and other research areas.

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