| Name | 2,3-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde |
| Synonyms | O-VERATRALDEHYDE o-veratraldehyde 4-Diethoxybenzene O-VERATRIC ALDEHYDE LABOTEST-BB LT00932325 2,3-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde 3,5-Dimethylsalicylic acid 3,5-Dihydroxypropiophenone 2,3-Dimethoxybenzenecarbonal BENZALDEHYDE, 2,3-DIMETHOXY- |
| CAS | 86-51-1 |
| EINECS | 201-677-7 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C9H10O3/c1-11-8-5-3-4-7(6-10)9(8)12-2/h3-6H,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | JIVGSHFYXPRRSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C9H10O3 |
| Molar Mass | 166.17 |
| Density | 1.1708 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 48-52 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 137 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| Solubility | Solubility in methanol with almost transparency. |
| Vapor Presure | 0.00849mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | White needle crystal |
| Color | Off-white to beige |
| BRN | 908264 |
| Storage Condition | Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Refractive Index | 1.5500 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00003309 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Appearance colorless or white needle-like crystals melting point 54 ℃ boiling point 256 ℃(99.3kPa),137 ℃(1.6kPa) water-soluble, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol |
| Use | Organic synthesis intermediates, pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of berberine, etc |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | CU5732000 |
| HS Code | 29124900 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| biological activity | 2, 3-methoxybenzaldehyde (o-Veratraldehyde) is an analog of benzoic acid, it has high antibacterial activity (MIC = 2.5 mM) and can be used to synthesize berberine. |
| purpose | This product is an intermediate for organic synthesis, and is used in the synthesis of Berberine in the pharmaceutical industry. used as pharmaceutical intermediates |
| production method | from 2-methoxy-3-hydroxybenzaldehyde (O-vanillin aldehyde) and dimethyl sulfate reaction. |