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Diffractaic acid

Also known as 4-(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid, Benzoic acid, 2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethyl-, 4-carboxy-3-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylphenyl ester, beta-Resorcylic acid, 3,6-dimethyl-, 4-(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate)

CAS 436-32-8Formula C20H22O7Molar mass 374.39 g/mol
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Diffractaic acid chemical structure, C20H22O7, CAS 436-32-8
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
436-32-8
Formula
C20H22O7
Molar mass
374.39 g/mol
HS code
291899
Category
Screening compounds

What is Diffractaic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

4-[(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylphenyl)-oxomethoxy]-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid is a carbonyl compound.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
4-(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid
CAS number
436-32-8 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C20H22O7
UNII
PD86RC383X
MDL number
MFCD01684770
InChIKey
MIJKZXWOOXIEEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H22O7/c1-9-8-14(11(3)17(21)15(9)19(22)23)27-20(24)16-10(2)7-13(25-5)12(4)18(16)26-6/h7-8,21H,1-6H3,(H,22,23)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1C(=O)O)O)C)OC(=O)C2=C(C(=C(C=C2C)OC)C)OC

Synonyms

  • 4-(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid
  • Benzoic acid, 2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethyl-, 4-carboxy-3-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylphenyl ester
  • beta-Resorcylic acid, 3,6-dimethyl-, 4-(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate)
  • Diffractic acid
  • Dirbizomic acid
  • Difractaic acid
  • Dirhizomic acid
  • Diffractoic acid
  • Diffractanic acid
  • 4-((2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy)-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid
  • 4-[(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy]-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid
  • DiffracticAcid
  • Dirhizonic acid
  • 4-(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethyl-benzoyl)oxy-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-benzoic acid
  • Diffractasaure
  • Barbatic acid,
  • Diffractic acid,
  • Diffratic acid
  • 4-(2,4-Dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyloxy)-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid
  • 3-10-00-01544 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • DivK1c_006928
  • 4-(2,4-Dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylphenylcarbonyloxy)-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid
  • 4-[(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylphenyl)-oxomethoxy]-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid
  • 4-{[(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylphenyl)carbonyl]oxy}-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
374.39 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
374.1366 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
3.56calc.
Topological polar surface area
102.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
6calc.
Rotatable bonds
5calc.
Heavy atoms
27calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.3calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C(Oc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

O=C(Oc1ccccc1)c1ccccc1

2 rings, 15 atoms, the Phenyl benzoate ring system.

2,426 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Diffractaic acid is traded under.

HS 2918.99Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone)…

World exports in 2024
$1.46B
−1.1% vs 2023, imports $1.54B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China40.0%
  2. India * partner reported26.6%
  3. Germany8.0%
Top importers
  1. United States25.6%
  2. Brazil6.7%
  3. Argentina5.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Diffractaic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Diffractaic acid, based on the data on this page

What is Diffractaic acid?

4-[(2,4-dimethoxy-3,6-dimethylphenyl)-oxomethoxy]-2-hydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid is a carbonyl compound.

What is the CAS number of Diffractaic acid?

The CAS registry number of Diffractaic acid is 436-32-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Diffractaic acid?

The molecular formula of Diffractaic acid is C20H22O7 and its molar mass is 374.39 g/mol.

What is Diffractaic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Diffractaic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Diffractaic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Diffractaic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Diffractaic acid?

Diffractaic acid is usually classified under HS code 291899 (Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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