Chemical Properties
white to off-white crystalline powder. Hardly soluble in water, soluble in alkali and organic solvents, such as benzene and toluene.
Uses
2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid is used in the synthesis of indoles as well as coumarins related to Novobiocin (N888500), used as potent inhibitors of heat-shock protein 90 in the treatment of breast cancer.
Preparation
2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid is the key intermediate in the preparation of gamma-resorcylic acid which has been described as having activity against rheumatic fever.
The Preparation of 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid
Cite this: J. Org. Chem. 1956, 21, 3, 368–369
Publication Date:March 1, 1956
https://doi.org/10.1021/jo01109a604
Definition
ChEBI: 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic acid is a member of benzenes and a carbonyl compound. It is a polyphenol compound found in foods of plant origin.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from water or 1,1-dichloroethane (m 187.5-188.5o). [Beilstein 10 H 388, 10 I 185, 10 II 259, 10 III 1401, 10 IV 1456.]
