2,6-Dimethylbenzeneacetic acid
[CAS# 938-50-1]

Identification

• Name: 2,6-Dimethylbenzeneacetic acid
• Synonyms: 2,6-Dimethylphenylacetic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 164.20
• CAS Registry Number: 938-50-1
• EC Number: 877-859-0

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (1.6 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.098±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 130 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2019 ACD/Labs)

^** van Zanten, B.; Recueil des Travaux Chimiques des Pays-Bas et de la Belgique 1960, V79, P1211-22.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335