3,5-dimethoxytoluene

Description

3,5-Dimethoxytoluene, also known as 3,5-dimethyl anisole, is a white crystalline solid. It is a derivative of toluene with methoxy groups at the 3 and 5 positions. It is a common starting material in organic synthesis, particularly for the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It can be synthesized through various methods, including methylation of 3,5-dihydroxytoluene or direct methylation of toluene with methanol in the presence of a suitable catalyst. Research on 3,5-dimethoxytoluene focuses on its potential applications in various fields, such as the synthesis of novel drugs, the development of new catalysts, and the study of its biological activity. For example, it is a precursor for the synthesis of the antipsychotic drug haloperidol and the antidepressant drug amitriptyline. Further research is ongoing to explore its potential in other areas like biofuel production and materials science.'

3,5-dimethoxytoluene: a component of rose fragrance; structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

3,5-dimethoxytoluene : A member of the class of toluenes that is toluene in which the hydrogens at positions 3 and 5 have been replaced by methoxy groups. It is the major scent compound of many rose varieties. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]