Product Overview

2-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)acetic acid is a substituted arylacetic acid carrying two methyl groups in the ortho positions of the benzene ring. It is supplied as a solid with a typical assay of 98 percent and is used mainly as a building block in organic synthesis and as a reference compound in analytical and academic research. The steric bulk created by the 2,6-dimethyl substitution makes this molecule a useful model substrate in studies of hindered carboxylic acid chemistry.

Key Attributes

Key Highlights

• HIGH PURITY GRADE: Assay of not less than 98 percent, suitable for synthetic work where a clean starting material directly affects downstream yield.
• VERSATILE BUILDING BLOCK: The free carboxylic acid group allows straightforward conversion into esters, amides, acid chlorides and other derivatives.
• STERICALLY DEFINED STRUCTURE: Two ortho methyl groups provide a hindered aromatic environment, valuable for selectivity studies and structure related research.
• LOW MINIMUM ORDER: Orders start from 1 gram, so early stage screening does not require a large upfront purchase.
• FLEXIBLE PACK SIZES: Available from 1 g up to 1 kg, letting you scale from bench screening to pilot batches with the same specification.
• FAST LEAD TIME: Stock items are normally shipped within 7 working days after order confirmation.
• DOCUMENTED QUALITY: A Certificate of Analysis is issued with every shipment, reporting the actual assay and physical data of the delivered batch.
• WORLDWIDE DELIVERY: Dideu serves laboratories, research institutes and industrial customers in global markets.

Product Description

2-(2,6-Dimethylphenyl)acetic acid, CAS 938-50-1, is an aromatic carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C10H12O2 and a molecular weight of 164.20 g/mol. In this molecule the acetic acid side chain is attached to a benzene ring that carries methyl groups at both ortho positions. The product is supplied as a white to light brown crystalline solid with a melting point around 130 C and a standard assay of not less than 98 percent.

Chemically, the compound behaves as a typical arylacetic acid while the 2,6-dimethyl arrangement introduces steric hindrance around the reactive center. This combination makes it a practical intermediate for esterification, amidation and coupling chemistry, and a useful reference substance for physical organic studies. A well documented transformation is the esterification of this acid with methanol to give methyl 2-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetate. The carboxylic acid group can also be activated for further carbon to carbon and carbon to heteroatom bond forming steps.

Dideu supplies this material in research scale packs from 1 gram and in larger quantities up to 1 kilogram, with the same specification applied across all pack sizes. Every batch is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis. Stock items are dispatched within 7 working days after order confirmation, and shipments move by courier or by air to reach customers in global markets.

Potential Applications

• Organic synthesis intermediate. Used as a carboxylic acid building block in multi step synthesis, where the acid function is converted into esters, amides or acid chlorides before further elaboration.
• Ester preparation. May be used to prepare methyl 2-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetate through esterification with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst.
• Pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Arylacetic acids of this type may serve as starting points in the discovery and development work of research based chemistry programs.
• Stereochemistry and selectivity studies. The ortho dimethyl substitution may be used as a steric control element in studies of reaction selectivity and conformational preference.
• Analytical reference material. May be used as a reference compound for method development in chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis.
• Ligand and materials research. The carboxylate form of hindered arylacetic acids is a candidate for coordination chemistry and for the preparation of specialty functional materials.

Note: entries marked as potential use are inferred from the molecular structure and from the behaviour of closely related arylacetic acids. They describe research directions and are not a statement of registered end use.

Specifications

Packaging and Shipping

Storage recommendations

• Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated place.
• Keep the container tightly closed when not in use.
• Protect from direct sunlight and from moisture uptake.
• Room temperature storage is suitable for this product.

Mode of transport: by courier or by air, selected according to the order size and the destination requirements.

Lead time: within 7 working days after order confirmation for stock items.

Company Profile

Dideu Group is a professional supplier of fine chemicals and specialty chemicals, serving customers in global markets with a full range of products from lab scale reagents to industrial quantities. Our portfolio covers aromatic acids, heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and custom research chemicals. Every product is released against a defined specification and is supported by batch documentation, so that incoming quality checks at the customer site can be completed quickly. Our commercial and technical teams work directly with buyers on specification alignment, packaging requirements and delivery planning. Consistent quality, accurate documentation and dependable lead times are the basis on which Dideu builds long term relationships with research institutes, contract manufacturers and industrial users.

FAQ

1. What is the minimum order quantity?

The minimum order quantity is 1 gram. Standard pack sizes run from 1 g to 1 kg, and larger volumes can be arranged on request.

2. What is the lead time?

Stock items are normally dispatched within 7 working days after order confirmation. Dideu will advise the exact schedule when the order is confirmed.

3. What packaging options do you offer?

We offer 1 g, 5 g and 25 g sample packs, 100 g and 500 g bottles or jars, and 1 kg bulk packs. All containers are sealed for dry storage and labelled with the product name, CAS number, batch number and net weight.

4. What payment terms do you accept?

Dideu accepts T/T and L/C. The specific terms are agreed in the sales contract according to the order value and the customer location.

5. Do you provide a COA and technical documents?

Yes. A Certificate of Analysis is issued for every batch and reports the assay, appearance, melting point and identification results of the material actually shipped.

6. How do you ship the goods?

Small quantities move by courier or by air. For larger orders Dideu arranges the most suitable combination of air and sea transport and provides the tracking information once the shipment is dispatched.